It is the first time several areas have been recorded as 'less than 3 cases' and is at last cause for optimism.
The latest Government figures show 8 neighbourhoods across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble are almost Covid-free, with fewer than three cases in the seven days to March 11, 2021.
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Here we reveal which neighbourhoods that have seen the fewer than 3 cases in the last week.
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1. Brindle & Withnell - Chorley
Fewer than 3 cases were recorded in Brindle & Withnell in the seven days to March 11, 2021
2. Chorley South West - Chorley
Fewer than 3 cases were recorded in Chorley South West in the seven days to March 11, 2021
3. Chorley Town & South - Chorley
Fewer than 3 cases were recorded in Chorley Town & South in the seven days to March 11, 2021
4. Eccleston & Charnock Richard - Chorley
Fewer than 3 cases were recorded in Eccleston & Charnock Richard in the seven days to March 11, 2021