Coronavirus cases sky rocket as three boroughs record increases of more than 100 cases in 24 hours East Lancashire s total number of coronavirus cases has risen dramatically, by 442 in the last 24 hours. In the latest figures from the government s coronavirus dashboard, released on Wednesday afternoon, another 256 people are reported to have tested positive for the virus since Tuesday. Blackburn with Darwen has recorded another 115 positive tests in the last 24 hours taking the total number to 10,972 since the pandemic began. In Burnley a further 101 people tested positive for the virus, with the borough s total now standing at 5,647. While in Pendle 5,707 people have tested positive since March, an increase of 101 since Tuesday.
Another 28 Covid deaths in Lancashire s hospitals as county s tally passes 2,000 East Lancashire s total number of coronavirus cases has increased by 256 in the last 24 hours. In the latest figures from the government s coronavirus dashboard, released on Tuesday afternoon, another 256 people are reported to have tested positive for the virus since Monday. Blackburn with Darwen has recorded another 68 positive tests in the last 24 hours taking the total number to 10,857 since the pandemic began. In Burnley a further 58 people tested positive for the virus, with the borough s total now standing at 5,546 While in Pendle 5,606 people have tested positive since March, an increase of 48 since Monday.