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Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rates as Lancashire health chief warns of ‘Christmas household mixing’ risks

A Christmas tree on a boat at Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall New coronavirus cases and infection rates have been confirmed for Preston and South Ribble. The latest figures come as Lancashire health and political chiefs warned we should all ‘think carefully’ […]

3 years ago
Preston coronavirus restrictions will ease from Tuesday

Preston is included in the government’s latest changes to local coronavirus restrictions. From Tuesday 8 September at 12.01am, soft play areas can lawfully reopen. Remaining restrictions on treatments on the […]

4 years ago
Preston could see a lift of restrictions in the next few days, according to Director of Public Health

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi Preston could see additional restrictions lifted in the next few days according to the Director of Public Health, Dr Sakthi Karunanithi. The city was put into a localised lockdown at […]

4 years ago
‘Please do not mix’ – Prestonians asked to help avoid a tighter lockdown

Prestonians are being asked to voluntarily follow the tighter Covid-19 guidelines being applied elsewhere in Lancashire, to help avoid more restrictions being brought to the city. Preston was plunged into […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Local lockdown expected in Preston in ‘next few days’

Preston could return to lockdown in the coming days after a rise in Covid-19 cases. Lancashire’s director of public health Dr Sakthi Karunanithi is expecting the stricter rules to be […]

4 years ago
Preston is ‘one to watch’ as Covid-19 infections rise

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi Preston is “one to watch” when it comes to Covid-19 developments, according to Lancashire’s top medic. Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health at Lancashire County Council, made the statement at […]

4 years ago
Preston and Lancashire primary schools and nurseries told they can reopen on Monday 22 June

Sign on the gates of a school in Ashton-on-Ribble during lockdown Pic: Tony Worrall Advice to schools in Preston and Lancashire has been updated to begin welcoming more pupils back from Monday 22 June. Lancashire County Council has updated its guidance after the weekly […]

4 years ago
Guidance to primary schools and nurseries in Preston and Lancashire remains unchanged

Student with face-mask on. Pic: Alexandra_Koch Schools and nurseries in Preston and Lancashire are continuing to be urged to remain closed. Primary schools in England are being urged by the government to reopen for early years, […]

4 years ago
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