Coronavirus York updates; 24th December 2020

Deaths and test results

TWO (2) additional deaths announced by York Hospital Trust today. One occurred on Tuesday and one yesterday.

The latest P2 testing figures have been released. They cover the week ending 16th December during which time 3962 tests were completed. The proportion positive were 5%. That is double the rate recorded during the previous week.

ONE HUNDRED and THREE (103) additional positive test results announced today. Brings cumulative total in City up to 6448

The validated rate /100k population has now reached 127.3. It is expected to reach over 180 within a couple of days. The 91 cases identified on Tuesday was the largest single day figure since 22nd October.