Coronavirus York updates; 2nd March 2021

Deaths

Updated ONS figures have been published today which indicate the place of residence of COVID-19 victims.

They reveal that 18 York residents died from the virus during the week ending 19th February.

This was an increase from the 10 fatalities which were seen during the previous week.

Of the deaths, 11 were in hospital, 5 in care homes and 2 were at home.

The cumulative number of deaths of York residents from the virus now stands at 358.

One additional death has been announced by the York Hospital Trust today. It occurred on Saturday.

Test Results

Twenty additional positive test results have been announced today. This brings the cumulative total to 11,873

The rate /100k population has fallen, for the second day running, to 72.65. Is trending to go below 70 tomorrow (Wednesday)

The fall in cases was from 162 yesterday to 153 today.

The infection rate has fallen at every level today. The rate for England has fallen below 100 for this first time this year.

Neighbourhoods

There has been a fall of 5 cases in the Fulford Road/Clementhorpe area.

The largest rise (3) was in Holgate West/Westfield East.

The highest infection rate can still be found in South Bank/Dringhouses although this saw a drop of one case compared to yesterday. This is the only neighbourhood with an infection rate currently over 200.

Vaccinations

Tests

4,422 PCR tests were conducted in York during the week ending 25th February.

Of these 3.3% were positive.

This is an improvement on the previous days figure of 3.6%. It is also the lowest infection rate recorded by PCR tests since 23rd September 2020

2,694 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 1st March

93 per cent of young people get their first choice of secondary school in York

Secondary school admission figures for entry in September 2021 reveal that 93 per cent of York children – 1793 – have been allocated their first preference of school.

This is an increase of 4.4 per cent on last year’s figures.

City of York Council’s figures published today (1 March) show that 98.2 per cent of pupils got one of their five preferences, an increase of 1.9 per cent on last year’s figures.

Parents who applied online can find out where their child has been allocated a place by logging into their parent portal account today via www.york.gov.uk/SecondarySchoolAdmissions. Parents who made written applications will receive a letter confirming their admission arrangements. Anyone who didn’t receive their first choice of school will also receive written information.

This year’s admissions figures, compared with last years are outlined below:

 20202021
ChoiceQuantity%Quantity%
1st173188.9179393.3
2nd1226.3774.0
3rd260.5150.8
4th100.520.1
5th20.100
Other562.9341.8
Total19471001921100
Applied Online193199.2184496.0

34 pupils didn’t get any of their preferences. These were largely made up of parents or carers who did not apply for their catchment school, despite being advised to do so, preferring to apply for schools a considerable distance from their home.

The total size of the cohort starting school in September 2021 is 1921 pupils, compared to 1947 last year.

Councillor Keith Orrell, Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People, said:

“I’m delighted that so many young people will be able to attend their first choice of secondary school this year.

“I know it’s been an incredibly difficult time over the last few months and I hope that knowing their plans for September will help young people start to look to the future.

“I wish all those starting a new school in September the best of luck with the next phase of their learning journey.”

Any parent whose children may be eligible for free school meals – one of a number of benefits that come with applying for the pupil premium – should apply through their online account at www.york.gov.uk/parentportal.