The number of people taking PCR tests is steadily rising, with figures showing over 2.8 million tested in the seven days to September 24, up from 2.6 million a week earlier with the proportion of people testing positive rising with it, sitting at almost 7%
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Covid is under control if up to 5% of tests are positive – but very few English councils are meeting that limit.
1. Ribble Valley
The Ribble Valley had a positivity rate of 9.7% for the seven days up to September 24.
2. Wyre
Wyre had a positivity rate of 8.9% for the seven days up to September 24.
3. Fylde
Fylde had a positivity rate of 8.7% for the seven days up to September 24.
4. Lancaster
Lancaster had a positivity rate of 8.4% for the seven days up to September 24.
5. Preston
Preston had a positivity rate of 8.2% for the seven days up to September 24.
6. Pendle
Pendle had a positivity rate of 7.9% for the seven days up to September 24.