Deaths and test results

TWO further deaths announced by the York Hospital Trust today. One occurred on Sunday and one on Monday. The total “second wave” death toll at the York and Scarborough hospitals has now reached 122.

The age profile of positive test results has changed significantly over the last couple of weeks. The second wave infection numbers were predominantly to be found in those aged under 60 during October and November.

Now those aged over 60 form about 50% of the cases. This is potentially significant as it is likely to have a greater impact on NHS capacity.

TWENTY SEVEN (27) additional positive test results announced today bringing the cumulative total to 5972.

The infection rate /100k population figure has risen again to 65.5. Last Sunday’s total number of positive test results, at 32, was the highest seen in the City since 1st December.

Unfortunately infection rates are now increasing at City, County, regional and national levels.

At neighbourhood level, Haxby now has significantly higher infection rates than other parts of the City.

Only two areas (Wigginton and Rawcliffe/Clifton South) have fewer than 3 cases each.

Questions answered live on Facebook today

Join the next live #AskTheLeaders Live Coronavirus Q&A’s on the Council’s Facebook page on Wednesday 16 December from 5.30-6.30pm.

Wednesday will see the panel discuss the forthcoming easing of restrictions over the festive period as well as ways we can continue to keep each other safe whilst enjoying the festive season.

The panel includes:

• Cllr Carol Runciman, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care
• Sharon Stolz, Director for Public Health
• Alyson Scott, Chief Executive Officer, York Mind
• Owen Kavanagh, Senior Lecturer in Biosciences & Biomedical Science, York St John University

How can I get involved?

Residents are invited to submit questions in advance by emailing them to YourQuestions@york.gov.uk or commenting on the live video on Facebook.

Cllr Carol Runciman, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care said:

It has been an exceptionally tough year for everyone across the city and beyond. Whilst the festive period will see a national easing of restrictions, it is vital that we all continue to keep up our collective effort and follow the hands, space, face guidance.

“This week we will be answering your questions focusing on the restrictions, which will be coming into place from 23 – 27 December. I’d encourage people to get involved by sending in their questions to yourquestions@york.gov.uk, or commenting on the livestream.”

For the latest York updates on service changes, online support and how you can get involved in supporting your community visit www.york.gov.uk/Coronavirus