Deaths
No more COVID-19 hospital deaths have been announced today
Test results
6 additional positive test results today. Brings the cumulative total to 12,162.
We seem to be seeing a post Easter spike in positive test results. This will translate into a higher infection rate next week.
There is one fewer case in York today compared to yesterday.
The rate /100k population has fallen to 11.40. It is likely to fall to under 10 over the next couple of days before rising.
The infection rate in York remains well below the regional and national averages
Neighbourhoods
Updated figures
Vaccinations
Tests
3374 PCR tests were conducted during the week ending 5th April
Of these, 0.6% were positive. This is the same rate as the previous period.
In addition 1487 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted.
Business grants
York Council update on payments of restart grants
Restart Grants will be paid into eligible non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation and leisure business bank accounts next week, following Government rules on fraud checks.
Eligible businesses that have already qualified for payments from other grant programmes do not need to reapply, and will automatically be paid if they are eligible.
Restart Grants will be paid during w/c 12 April, and land with businesses bank accounts within 3 working days.
New businesses that started trading between 5 January and 1 April may also qualify for Restart Grants. These Businesses only can apply online through the council website from Monday 12th April.
Councillor Nigel Ayre, Executive Member for Finance and Performance said:
Our staff at City of York Council are once again working extremely hard to ensure that payments are made quickly to eligible businesses.
“We’re grateful for businesses patience, and hope the fast payments help them to bounce back from such a tough year.”
Councillor Andrew Waller, Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning said:
We’re working with partners across York to support a safe and successful reopening of the city.
“Fast payment of grants has been a key part of our ongoing job retention and business support work in the city. Alongside creating outdoor space and processing pavement café licenses, efficient grant support will ensure that local businesses are in the best position to reopen their doors once it is safe to do so.
“I’d like to thank all local businesses for their efforts in providing a safe and welcoming experience for customers, and wish them well as they reopen throughout the roadmap.
“I’d also like to thank all those residents who continue to support York’s local businesses and the jobs they provide by shopping local.”
The Restart Grant is a one-off grant and was announced as part of the Budget on 3 March 2021.
Further information on the Restart Grant scheme, including how to apply can be found online.
If your business still falls through the cracks of government schemes, please contact us as soon as possible at economicgrowth@york.gov.uk.