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Blackburn and Darwen is now the area in the UK with the highest rate of new Covid-19 cases - overtaking Bolton.
Both areas have reported some of the highest numbers of cases of the Indian Covid variant.
A total of 584 confirmed cases were recorded in Blackburn with Darwen in the seven days to May 26, according to Public Health England.
It equates to an infection rate of 390.1 cases per 100,000 people – the highest seven-day rate for the area since the start of February.
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ITV News Correspondent Geraint Vincent meets Mason, the Labrador Golden Retriever cross cheering up nurses on the Covid frontline
A cuddly canine is caring for nurses on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mason, a Labrador Golden Retriever cross, gives emotional support to staff working at the intensive care unit in Royal Bolton Hospital.
He only works part time and his duties in the nurses break room include getting treats and being cuddled.
In fairness it s not the heaviest workload, but for medical professionals going through the most difficult time in their careers, Mason always gets the job done.
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Secondary schools in England have said testing students for coronavirus may force them into staggering their return to the classrooms.
With less than two weeks until the planned reopening of schools on March 8, all secondary school and college pupils will take three Covid-19 tests as they return to the classrooms.
After the initial programme of three tests in school or college, students will be provided with two rapid tests to use each week at home.
Staff and students will also be advised to wear face coverings in all areas, including classrooms, where social distancing cannot be maintained.