Coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fall for fourth consecutive week

Arkansas this week hit a new record for the active number of coronavirus cases in the state, according to official estimates.  The state on Thursday reported some 25,984 active cases of COVID-19, an increase of 892 from the day prior.  Overall, Arkansas on Thursday has seen an estimated 245,916 cases of the novel virus, an increase of 3,323 from the day before.  Additionally, the virus has claimed some 3,926 lives in the state, per official estimates.  "It is critical that we all work together

Rutherglen and Cambuslang has the highest rate of new cases in the region, at 3.84 per 1000 residents.

The 2021 Grammy Awards has been postponed. The award show will now take place in March after the recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths, the Recording Academy told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

direct to your inboxThe number of people that have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK has surpassed Monday's record daily total.The government said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 60,916 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the UK.It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 2,774,479.It comes on the day a third national lockdown was imposed across England.A further 830 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus as of Tuesday, bringing the UK

California ended the first weekend of the new year with more than 45,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus as hospitals in the state continue to be overwhelmed.  California on Sunday recorded 45,352 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to date to more than 2.3 million, per estimates from the COVID Tracking Project.  Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are continuing to increase as well, with California recording 21,510 current hospitalizations also as of Sunday.

small areas with populations of around 5,000 people.This data shows three parts of Bury have the highest rates of infection and are partly driving the town's average up.The area with the highest rate is Prestwich Clough & Rainsough, where a total of 30 people tested positive in the week to December 29.This contributed to an infection rate of 548 new cases for every 100,000 people, the second highest in Greater Manchester - behind only Firswood in Trafford - and one of only two MSOAs in the

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityOnly four areas in Salford had fewer than 10 coronavirus cases last week.One of them has one of the lowest infection rates in Greater Manchester.And a further two neighbourhoods had 10 confirmed cases in the week ending December 29, one of which has historically been among the hardest hit.But the overall infection rate in Salford during this period has risen by 8 pc.The figures come from the latest data

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland is being plunged back into a tougher lockdown to deal with soaring levels of COVID-19 infection.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the harsher measures in an emergency statement at the Scottish Parliament, telling the public to "stay at home".She said: "The Cabinet met this morning to assess the up-to-date COVID situation - which is extremely serious - and discuss what further action is

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterMainland Scotland will go into a full national lockdown from midnight in a bid to get to grips with the rising number of coronavirus cases.The grim news was delivered by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this afternoon at the Scottish Parliament after MSPs were recalled for an emergency sitting.She described the current Covid situation as "extremely serious" with decisions made at a cabinet

A city near Los Angeles is closing outdoor seating spaces on public property starting Sunday evening amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the county. The city, Manhattan Beach, is located along the Southern California coast, about 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles.

In a series of tweets today, Ms Sturgeon said: "The rapid increase in Covid cases, driven by the new variant, is of very serious concern. The steep increases & severe NHS pressure being experienced in other parts of the UK is a sign of what may lie ahead.

direct to your inboxSome children are set to have a delayed return to school as cases of coronavirus continue to rise.Most primary schools will re-open on Monday, January 4, but secondary pupils across Greater Manchester will not immediately return.The Government has said some primary schools in Tier 4 areas with the highest infection rates will not re-open fully, but these areas have not yet been confirmed.Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said it would apply only to a 'small number' of

coronavirus cases has been linked to a rule-bending Christmas party at a Scots nightclub, health chiefs have confirmed. Footage sent to the Daily Record shows festive revellers downing cocktails and shots at Word Up in Greenock last week.

direct to your inboxRochdale's club doctor has called on the football season to be halted as cases of coronavirus rise.Dr Wes Tensel spoke out as a number of football clubs including Rochdale and Manchester City have had matches called off after positive cases were revealed.Dr Tensel, who also works as a GP, said he believes the season should be postponed, as more clubs are hit by outbreaks.“This is my opinion as a doctor," he told the PA news agency."Some people will disagree, some won’t, this

direct to your inboxThe UK has recorded a new highest daily increase of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.It comes just one day after a record of new cases in a day was set on Monday with more than 41,000.But now, as of Tuesday, December 29, government figures show that there has been a further 53,135 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 2,382,865.Meanwhile, the government also said another 414 people have died within 28 days of

coronavirus cases has prompted an appeal for revellers to steer clear of mass New Year celebrations. Public health chief for Dumfries & Galloway, Valerie White, warned of consequences for health and social care services if cases continue to rise.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been no trace of COVID-19 in Antarctica.