THE vast majority of areas in Blackburn with Darwen continue to record fewer new coronavirus cases.

In five areas, the number of new cases registered in the week to April 5 were so low that no data has been released by the Government, in a bid to protect the identities of those who have contracted the virus. This only applies when fewer than three cases were recorded.

Elsewhere infection rates continue to drop, with only a handful of new cases detected in areas such as Ewood and Fenhurst; Central Blackburn and Bastwell.

In the area of Witton, Mill Hill and Hollin Bank 14 new cases were identified, making this one of the few areas in Blackburn with Darwen with an increased rate.

All figures have been taken from the Government’s coronavirus portal and were correct of April 9.

Here is a breakdown of all areas in the borough:

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden

Total cases: 4

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (100.0%)

Rolling rate: 64.8

South Darwen & Whitehall

Total cases: 3

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-72.7%)

Rolling rate: 35.7

Darwen Town

There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas (eg MSOAs) with fewer than 3 cases, we do not show data. This is to protect individuals' identities.

East Darwen

There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas (eg MSOAs) with fewer than 3 cases, we do not show data. This is to protect individuals' identities.

North Darwen

There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas (eg MSOAs) with fewer than 3 cases, we do not show data. This is to protect individuals' identities.

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

Total cases: 5

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-70.6%)

Rolling rate: 51.4

Ewood & Fernhurst

Total cases: 5

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-54.5%)

Rolling rate: 65.0

Meadowhead

There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas (eg MSOAs) with fewer than 3 cases, we do not show data. This is to protect individuals' identities.

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank

Total cases: 14

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (27.3%)

Rolling rate: 133.8

Central Blackburn

Total cases: 4

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-63.6%)

Rolling rate: 44.9

Audley

Total cases: 7

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (16.7%)

Rolling rate: 81.3

Shadsworth & Intack

There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas (eg MSOAs) with fewer than 3 cases, we do not show data. This is to protect individuals' identities

Little Harwood

Total cases: 7

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (75.0%)

Rolling rate: 75.6

Bastwell

Total cases: 5

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-64.3%)

Rolling rate: 66.8

Lammack & Revidge

Total cases: 4

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-55.6%)

Rolling rate: 45.0

Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

Total cases: 3

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-25.0%)

Rolling rate: 36.5

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower

Total cases

10

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week  (-16.7%)

Rolling rate: 97.3

Wilpshire & Mellor

Total cases: 3

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (50.0%)

Rolling rate: 34.9