Deaths
There have been no additional deaths announced by the York Hospital Trust today.
The latest fatality stats published today indicate that there were no deaths from COVID-19 involving York residents during the week ending 9th April 2021
Test results
Three additional positive test results today. Brings the cumulative total up to 12,201
The number of cases in the City has fallen from 29 to 24.
The rate /100k population has fallen to 11.40. We expect to see small fluctuations in the rate over the rest of the week.
Neighbourhoods
There are currently no neighbourhoods with a case rate above 50.
Vaccinations
54.60% of York residents have now received their first dose of vaccine.
17.6% have received their second dose.
Tests
3765 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 15th April 2021
The positivity rate is not yet available
3206 “lateral flow” test were also completed on 19th April.
Regular symptom-free testing helps stop the spread
Regular symptom-free testing is now available to anyone secondary school aged or upwards living or working in York. Making sure you are getting tested regularly helps detect the 1 in 3 people with covid that don’t show any symptoms.
Find more information and book at test online at https://www.york.gov.uk/SymptomFreeCOVIDTest
As we start to enjoy the new activities available it’s important that we all get tested regularly. If you’re going shopping, visiting a public place or meeting up with friends, getting tested can help keep you all safe.
Registering for symptom-free testing is easy, you can currently book a test at one of the four testing sites in York:
· York St John University · the University of York · York Community Stadium · Foxwood Community Centre |
You can also order at-home testing kits online and collect them (by appointment) from one of our testing sites.
Testing is voluntary, it will help you make informed decisions to help keep you, your family and friends as safe as possible, and help protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19.
You should not book a rapid test if you have coronavirus symptoms or you’re self-isolating, instead visit https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus, or telephone 119.
Hospitals
The number of in patients being treated by the York Hospital Trust continues to decline