Police are currently at the scene of an incident in Spindle Close in York with concerns for the welfare of a distressed person inside a property.
Specially trained officers are at the scene and are working to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
The incident is contained within the property and officers believe there is no threat to the wider community.
Thank you to local people who may be affected by the policing presence, for their patience and understanding while this is ongoing.
Speculation is mounting about the future of the Sainsbury’s Local store on Beckfield Lane. Sources suggest that it may close towards the end of the summer.
The rumours have been reinforced by the recent decision by the company to close its Argos stores, make redundancies at its head office and close 10 large supermarkets and 110 local branches
Sainsbury’s has performed well during the pandemic recording an increase in sales of 8.5% last year.
The Supermarket was rebuffed by regulators in an attempt to merge with Asda 2 years ago.
Sainsbury’s operates 10 stores in York. The Beckfield Lane store is their only outlet in Acomb. The next nearest Sainsbury’s Local is in Blossom Street.
Lloyds Bank confirmed recently that it would close its Front Street branch on 11th March (Thursday).
It was still attracting a steady stream of customers this morning.
Details of the closure and other options for customers can be found by clicking these links
No further hospital deaths have been reported today.
The rolling 7 day average number of deaths at the York Hospital Trust has fallen from a peak of 5.7, seen on 21st January 2021, to 0.4 today.
Twenty one additional positive test results announced today. Brings cumulative case total in the City to 12,018.
The infection rate remains at 45.58. However, judged on the number of cases in the pipeline, there are concerns that the rate will now drift up and exceed 50 again over the weekend.
The number of cases in the City remains at 96 for the third day in a row. We are expecting to see an increase of 7 or 8 cases announced tomorrow.
It is too early for the school return to have caused the adverse trend, although the half term and improved weather last week may have been a factor.
So far, the spike in cases is not as severe as was seen when restrictions were eased in December.
There are no significant changes in the distribution of cases to report today at neighbourhood level..
However, for the first time this year, the rate in Yorkshire overall has fallen below 100.
Tomorrows figures will tell us more about whether the proposed further easing of restrictions is likely to go ahead on 29th March
4175 PCR tests were carried out in York during the week ending 5th March 2021
The proportion of positive results was 1.8%. That is an improvement on the previous days figure of 2.0%.
2897 “lateral flow” test were also conducted on 9th March.
Nimbuscare, who are running the Askham Bar vaccination centre, have issued a plea for those who can walk or cycle to the site, to do so
“The Vaccination Centre will be at its absolute busiest over the next few weeks as we step up the NHS vaccination programme even further.
We’ll be carrying out second dose vaccinations, as well as inviting the next group of people – meaning there will be up to 3,000 people at the site each day.
If everyone arrives by car, this would take our car parking up to 97% capacity which is extremely busy.
Please come by bus, bike, or on foot, if you can.
Or you can be safely dropped off for your vaccination in the area close to the site and just enter via the pedestrian and cycle entrance. This is opposite the Tesco supermarket petrol station.
For more information about how to access the site and what to expect, go to this useful video.https://youtu.be/gBWczUx0I0U “
The City of York Council has shared the latest Government advice with care homes on safely restarting visits while minimising transmission risks when family and friends spend time together.
From the pandemic’s outset, the council has been working closely with care homes and care providers in the city to support the safety of the residents and staff.
Now, as part of the Government’s Roadmap, updated guidance has been shared with care homes, which says:
