Coronavirus York updates; 6th July 2021

Hospital patients and deaths

York Hospital Trust COVID patient numbers double

Test results

96 new positive test results today. Brings the cumulative total up to 14,499.

The number of cases in the City has risen from 852 to 867

The rate /100k population has risen to 411.66. The rate is expected to remain at around that level over then next few days

Neighbourhoods

According to a report to a meeting taking place tomorrow (see below) as many as 525 students at the University of York are now self isolating. The report goes on to say ” Generally the drivers behind this rise in infections appears to be increasing social activity – inline with the stage three unlocking since May”

Vaccinations

1636 vaccinations were completed yesterday (Monday)

Tests

  • 7817 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 1st July 2021
  • Of these, 10.8% were positive. That is the same proportion as were found during the previous period.
  • In addition 3145 “lateral flow” tests were competed on 5th July 2021

Outbreak Management Board

Some interesting – and sobering – reports being discussed tomorrow. Made more relevant by pending government decisions on face coverings, social distancing, the reopening of offices etc.

Agenda

City of York Outbreak Management Advisory Board – Wednesday, 7 July 2021 5.30 pm

  1. Declarations of Interest
  2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 June 2021  PDF 138 KB
  3. Current Situation in York – Presentation
  4. Covid-19 Epidemiological Look Forward  PDF 628 KB
  5. Update on the Vaccination Programme  PDF 538 KB

Including:

  • Vaccine Take Up
  • Access to Vaccines and Addressing Vaccine Inequality.

Additional documents:

  1. Covid-19 Testing Strategy – Verbal Item
  2. Communications Update  PDF 2 MB
  3. Update from Sub-Group: Universities and Higher Education establishments  PDF 400 KB
  4. Items for Next Agenda
  5. Dates of Future Meetings
  6. Any Other Business