Deaths

One hospital death announced today. It occurred on Thursday. Takes the number of fatalities at the York Hospital Trust up to 352 (since 1st September 2020).

Test Results

Eighteen additional positive test results today bringing cumulative total to 11,841

There are a total of 163 cases in the City – the same as yesterday

The rate /100k population has remained at 77.39.

It is forecast to rise to over 81 tomorrow. That would be the highest rate recorded since 14th February.

The rate in North Yorkshire has shown a small increase

Neighbourhoods

Residents can get details of the impact of the pandemic on their local area by entering their postcode at this NHS website click

There is little change at neighbourhood level to report today.

Vaccinations

Tests

4394 York people had a PCR test during the week ending 22nd February

Of these, 3.6% were positive. That is a small improvement on yesterdays figure (3.7%).

1149 “lateral flow” tests were carried out in the City on 26th February