Coronavirus York updates; 31st January 2021.

Deaths

FIVE additional hospital deaths announced today. One occurred on Wednesday, three on Thursday and one on Friday.

That brings the cumulative total of COVID-19 fatalities at the York Hospital Trust to 277 since 1st September 2020

Test Results

FORTY TWO additional positive test results announced today. Brings the cumulative case total to 11,089.

Rate /100k population has fallen to 213.19, Now trending to fall below 200 when Tuesday’s figures are confirmed.

Based on the trend followed by the second wave of infections (between 28th November and 8th December 2020), we can expect the, 7 day rolling case number, average to fall below 17.0 before the middle of February.

Currently it stands at 64.14.

The trick this time will be to ensure that the fall in cases is sustained!

The York infection rate (213.2) has now fallen below the regional (Yorkshire) rate (217.0)

Neighbourhoods

Infection rates are continuing to fall in all but one neighbourhood

70% fall in cases since peak on 8th January

The comparison below shows how much progress has been made over the last 3 weeks. There has been a fall in case numbers in EVERY neighbourhood in York.

Vaccinations

National

A record number of 598,389 first dose vaccinations were performed nationwide yesterday. 10.621 second doses were administered.

In total 8,977,329 vaccinations have now been competed. 491.053 second doses have been administered.

Regional

Weather likely to add to repairs backlog

Looks like we are in for another period of icy weather. It will make repairs to leisure and other paths even more important.

Many off road paths are now very muddy, reducing the choices available for those seeking their daily exercise.

Some sports facilities are also looking neglected and will be needed when lockdown ends.

There will be a a lot of work to do this summer.

Latest planning applications for the Westfield Ward

Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Westfield ward.

Full details can be found by clicking the application reference.

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9 Front Street

9 Front Street York YO24 3BW

Proposal      Conversion of 2no. retail units to form single retail unit with external alterations to include replacement shopfront, external seating area to front and replacement door and external condenser to rear at 7-9 Front Street

Reference   21/00073/FUL

Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning online web site.  http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/

The Council now no longer routinely consults neighbours by letter when an application is received.