Coronavirus York updates; 8th July 2021

Hospital patients and deaths

According to updated government figures, there were no deaths of York residents in any setting in the City during the week ending 25th June 2021. The cumulative death toll remains at 379.

Test results

143 positive test results were announced today. Brings the cumulative total up to 14,785.

The number of cases in the City has risen from 850 to 872. This is the largest case number recorded since 16th January 2021

The rate /100k population has crept up to 414.04. There are hopes that the rate may fall below 400 over the weekend.

Neighbourhoods

Case numbers are continuing to decline in the Heslington/University neighbourhood

Vaccinations

1279 vaccinations were completed yesterday (Wednesday)

Tests

  • 8243 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 3rd July 2021.
  • Of these, 10.5% were positive. That is the same positivity rate as was also found during the previous period.
  • 3401 “lateral flow” tests were also undertaken on 7th July 2021