People living in those areas are being urged to take a Covid-19 test if they are feeling unwell – with symptoms including a cold, mild flu and headaches.
These were the scenes in Southport at a Smart Covid-19 testing centre this week.
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NHS Test and Trace staff begin Covid-19 testing at a drive in centre to track down a South African coronavirus variant
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Members of the public queue outside a Covid-19 testing centre at Splash World in Southport
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NHS Test and Trace employees assist people in using a testing kit at a drive through testing site at a former Park and Ride location in Southport
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Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, director of public health and wellbeing at Lancashire County Council, said: “If you live in Preston or West Lancashire and you’re feeling under the weather, please get a Covid test.