There have been no further hospital deaths announced today
Test results
13 additional positive test results announced today. That is the highest for some weeks. The 12 positive tests recorded on Thursday was the highest single day figure recorded for a month.
The cumulative total is now 12,223.
The number of cases has increased from 31 yesterday to 37 today
The rate /100k population figure has risen to 17.57.
Unfortunately we seem to be seeing an upward trajectory with a rate of over 22 likely to be seen over the next few days.
Neighbourhoods
There are now 5 neighbourhoods with above average infection rates. The biggest increase has been in the City Centre which currently has 7 cases.
Vaccinations
Tests
3,936 PCR tests were conducted during the week ending 19th April
Of these, 0.7% were positive; the same proportion as the previous day.
In additional 1721 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted.
As York opens up, please stay safe says Council
This week represented a major step forward for York as shops, gyms, hairdressers and pub gardens opened their doors welcoming residents and visitors alike.
While infections rates remain low, the council is still asking all those enjoying our city to stay safe and help protect those around them.
You can play your part by:
Washing and sanitising your hands regularly
Wearing a face covering in busy public spaces, and respecting the measures put in place by businesses
Maintaining social distancing whenever possible
Following the rule of six for two households
Taking a COVID test twice a week. You can arrange to collect a testing kit or book an in-person appointment online. All Adults are now eligible for these tests symptom-free
Download the NHS COVID-19 app, available for both Android and iOS phones
Councillor Keith Aspden, Leader of York City Council said:
We are now nearly two weeks into the new measures and I want to thank everyone for their efforts to keep the city safe and ask people to keep going.
“The return of many retail, leisure and outdoor hospitality businesses has been an important step forward towards normal life, and we are thankful for the efforts of our local businesses and communities in helping to keep both residents and visitors to our city as safe as possible.
“Our efforts must continue if we are to retain the progress we’ve made together and move further along the roadmap. I would urge all those of secondary school age or older to continue to get tested twice a week while practising hands, face, space and to meet with those we don’t live with outside.”
Sharon Stoltz, Director of Public Health, City of York Council said:
“Businesses, communities and public institutions have done vital work in protecting the most vulnerable members of our community.
Infection rates across York are currently stable, but ensuring the continued recovery of our city will require us all to redouble our efforts and not rest on our laurels.
“Hands, face, space, fresh air remain vital in our fight against the virus. As is getting tested twice a week and answering the call for the vaccine when it arrives.”
Six additional positive test results today. Total now 12,223.
One fewer case in York today. Brings total down to 31.
Rate /100k population now 14.72. Expected to increase over the weekend.
Neighbourhoods
Only 4 neighbourhoods have infection rates above 10 today. The rate in Westfield /Foxwood North has now fallen back below 3 cases.
Vaccinations
Tests
3932 PCR tests were conducted in York during the week ending 18th April.
Of these, 0.7% were positive. That is the same proportion as the previous day.
2985 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 22nd April 2021.
Hospital
Council COVID-19 commentary
The York council has updated its “open data” briefing on the pandemic. It is reproduced below for convenience
The data is accurate as at 8.00 a.m. on Friday 23.04.21. Some narrative for the data covering the latest period is provided here below:
People with Covid Symptoms
• NHS Pathways/111 triages – as at 19.4.21 there had been 58 total covid triages in the CYC area in the last 7 days. The peak number of triages was 653 in the 7 day period to 20.9.20.
• As at 22.4.21, the Covid Symptom App estimates 19 per 100,000 in York with symptomatic covid (responses from a sample of 4,146 people). The peak rate was 1,283 on 7.1.21.
Diagnosed cases
• As at 22.4.21 York has had 12,217 cases since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 5,801 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (6,828) and regional (7,103) averages. Cases identified through Lateral Flow Tests will be removed if they have a negative follow up PCR test within 72 hours so the cumulative total of cases can, on occasions, go down.
• The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the no. of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous 6 weeks and provides a RAG rating to indicate if the previously observed trend in the number of new cases is worsening. The latest rating for York (19.4.21) is Amber. This is due to a higher than ‘expected’ number of cases on 1 occasion(s) in the most recent 14 day monitoring period. In recent weeks the number of cases have been low in York which has an effect on the thresholds used to determine the RAG rating – a small change can mean the difference between a red, amber and green rating.
• The provisional rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 14.4.21 to 20.4.21 in York is 17.6 (37 cases). (Using data published on Gov.uk on 22.4.21).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 11.4.21 to 17.4.21 in York was 15.2 (32 cases). The national and regional averages at this date were 23.8 and 46.7 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 22.4.21).
• York is currently ranked 39th out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) in England with a rank of 1 indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
• For the 7 day period 10.4.21.to 16.4.21 the number of cases in each ward varied from 0 to 6 and rates varied from 0 to 59.7 per 100,000. 10 wards had zero cases.
• The rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 11.4.21 to 17.4.21 for people aged 60+ in York was 2.0 (1 case). The national and regional averages were 10.0 and 14.8 respectively.
• As at 20.4.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 0.86%. The national and regional averages are 1.0% and 2.5% respectively.
• As at 20.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.12%. The national and regional averages are 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.
• As at 20.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 tests only) was 0%. The national average is 0.6%.
• As at 16.4.21 York University reported 1 individual within the University community who was currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 331 on the 19.10.20.
• As at 5.4.21 York St. John reported 0 individuals within the University community who were currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 82 on the 8.10.20.
Contact Tracing
• Since 28.5.20 a total of 11,406 confirmed CYC Covid cases have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 10,305 of the cases have been completed (90.3%). 26,705 ‘contacts’ of these cases have been identified and 20,263 of these have been completed (75.9%).
• Local Contact Tracing. Between 10.3.21 and 16.4.21, 155 referrals had been actioned by the local contact tracing service. Of the referrals actioned, 145 (93.5%) were successful and 10 (6.5%) were unable to be reached via phone or home visit, but guidance leaflets were posted where possible. (NB on the 10.3.21 the local CYC team became responsible for contacting all cases rather than just those that the national team could not contact).
Cases in Residential Care Settings
• As at 22.4.21 there were 0 care homes in the CYC area with confirmed Covid-19 infection (at least 1 case of either a staff member or resident).
• The latest ‘outbreak’ (2+ cases) in a residential care setting in York were reported by PHE on 25.2.21 (1 home).
Cases amongst School Aged Children
• In the 7 days up to 19.4.21 there were 7 children of primary or secondary school age who tested positive (across 5 different schools).
COVID Bed Occupancy in York Hospital
• As at 20.4.21 there were 4 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds. The peak number was 157 on 19.1.21.
• As at 20.4.21 there were 0 confirmed Covid-19 patients and 0 suspected Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The peak number for people in ITU was 19 on 10.5.20.
• As at 20.4.21 there had been 0 patients admitted with suspected Covid-19 and 0 with confirmed Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours.
• As at 20.4.21 there had been 0 confirmed patients discharged with COVID-19 in last 24 hours.
• Between 5.4.21 and 11.4.21, 4 CYC residents were discharged from York hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to covid-19 infection.
R Number
• The ‘R’ value (the number of people that one infected person will pass on a virus to, on average) for the North East and Yorkshire area on 16.4.21 was estimated to be in the range 0.7 to 1.0. The previous estimate was (0.8 to 1.0) on 9.4.21.
Total Vaccinations
• As at 21.4.21 a total of 95,215 CYC residents have had the first dose of the vaccine. This represents 45.2% of the estimated total population of York and 54.7% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
• As at 21.4.21 a total of 33,679 CYC residents have had both doses of the vaccine. This represents 16% of the estimated total population of York and 19.4% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
Deaths
The two sources about deaths from Covid-19 at LA level are ONS data and local registrar data. They are derived from the same source (civil registration data). ONS data is more comprehensive as it includes deaths of York residents which have occurred and been registered outside York. Local registrar data is useful as it enables a breakdown by age and gender. The most recently available data is summarised below:
• ONS weekly data: In the most recent period (Week 14: 3.4.21 to 9.4.21) 0 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents. In weeks 11, 12 and 13 there had been 4, 0 and 2 deaths respectively.
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 9th April 2021 and registered up to 17th April 2021, 392 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (227 in hospital, 134 in care homes, 23 at home/elsewhere and 8 in a hospice). The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 186.12 which is lower than the national average of 230.22
• Local Registrar data (Cumulative): Since the start of the pandemic (using data for deaths occurring up to 14.4.21), a cumulative total of 372 deaths of CYC residents where COVID-19 was mentioned (confirmed or suspected) on the death certificate, have been registered. The average age of the people who died was 82.2, with an age range of 44-104. The age profile of those dying in York is older than the national average (79.6% of those who died in York were aged 75+ compared with 73.1% nationally). 178 of the 372 were male (47.8%), less than the national average (54.3%).
There have been no additional hospital deaths today.
Test results
Ten additional positive test results have been announced today. Brings the cumulative total up to 12,217
3 additional cases today, bringing City total up to 32.
The rate /100k population is now 15.19. It is trending to reach over 18 by the end of the weekend. The rate continues to be below the regional and national averages.
Neighbourhoods
Five neighbourhoods now have a rate between 10 and 49. The latest area to join the list is Tang Hall
Vaccinations
Updated neighbourhood vaccination figures have been published today.
56% of York’s 173,993 adult population had received at least 1 dose of vaccine by 18th April.
The neighbourhood with the highest number of vaccinations was Haxby with 3660 people (76.8%)
The lowest rate was in Tang Hall where 3122 (32.5%) of adults had been vaccinated.
The variance from area to area simply reflects the proportion of the population which is aged under 50.
So far, across the City, 23,900 under 50’s have had the jab.
Around 11,000 jabs are being administered in York each week.
Tests
Not yet available
Hospitals
There has been a further reduction in the number of COVID-19 patients being cared for by the York Hospital Trust
One more death has been announced by the York Hospital Trust today. The fatality occurred yesterday
Test results
Ten additional positive test results today. Brings cumulative total up to 12,201
The number of cases in the City has increased from 24 yesterday to 29 today.
The rate /100k population has risen to 13.77. It is expected to rise to over 17 during the next few days. It remains below the national and regional averages
The infection trend is no longer following the trajectory downwards which was seen last May/June. The trend was slowly downwards then while today numbers are fluctuating at around 5 new cases each day.
The infection rate is also increasing in North Yorkshire which is now has a rate above the national average. The highest rate in North Yorkshire can be found in Selby (51.9)
Neighbourhoods
Still 4 neighbourhoods with case rates between 10 and 49. However, the City Centre has replaced Clifton Without in the list compared to yesterday.
Vaccinations
Tests
3837 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 16th April 2021
Of these, 0.6% were positive. This compares with 0.4% found to be positive the previous day
1764 “lateral flow” tests were also completed on 20th April 2021
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
Fatality trends among York residents
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.
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
No further deaths have been announced by the York Hospital Trust today. Only one hospital death has been reported nationwide today.
Test Results
Six positive test results today bring the cumulative total up to 12,198.
The case numbers in the City have fallen to 29 today from yesterdays total of 31.
The rate /100k population figure has fallen today to 13.77. It is expected to fall further tomorrow before climbing to over 15 before the end of the week.
The steady but modest, increase in case numbers is being sustained in York
The infection rate in North Yorkshire continues to creep up. There has been a small drop at regional level today
Neighbourhoods
There has been a small reduction in case numbers in Clifton Without/Skelton & Clifton North. Numbers are fairly stable elsewhere although a spike is anticipated later in the week. .
Vaccinations
Tests
3,802 PCR tests were carried out during the week ending 14th April 2021.
Of these 0.7% were positive. That is the same proportion as the previous day.
In addition, 5084 “lateral flow” tests were conducted on 18th April 2021.
Hospitals
These has been a further reduction in the number of COVID-19 patients being treated by the York Hospital Trust. The number of in patients has fallen from 35 to 9 in just three weeks. There are no patients in intensive care.
There have been no further deaths announced by the York Hospital Trust today.
Nationwide, only 9 fatalities have been announced – the lowest figure this year.
Test results
Seven additional positive test results were announced today, Brings the total up to 12,192.
The number of cases in the City has increased by 5 to 31.
The rate /100k population figure has increased to 14.72. That is the highest level for 2 weeks. No further increases are forecast over the next few days.
Neighbourhoods
Four neighbourhoods now have three or more cases
Vaccinations
64% of the over 18 age group in the Yorkshire/NE region have now received their first vaccination.
20.3% have received their second dose.
Tests
3789 PCR tests were carried during the week ending 13th April 2021.
Of these, 0.7% were positive. This is higher than the 0.6% recorded the previous day.
In addition 989 “lateral flow” tests were conducted on 17th April.
There have been no additional hospital deaths announced today
Test results
Just two positive test results today, bringing the cumulative total up to 12,176
The number of cases in the City has increased by one to 24.
The infection rate /100k population figure is 10.92. It is expected to remain around that figure over the weekend before falling again early next week.
Neighbourhoods
Little change at neighbourhood or other levels today. We seem to be in a period of relative stability
Vaccinations
Little change in vaccination numbers by age group at neighbourhood level during the week ending 11th April. This was the period when alot of second doses were administered.
Over the last few days the vaccinators have moved on to immunise more of the under 50’s age group.
Tests
3856 PCR tests were completed during the week ending 11th April 2021
Of these, 0.5% were positive. This is the same proportion as the previous day.
2928 “lateral flow” tests were also conducted on 15th April.
Hospitals
Hospital patient numbers are continuing to decline
Council commentary
The York Council has updated its commentary on the pandemic.
The data is accurate as at 8.00 a.m. on Friday 16.04.21. Some narrative for the data covering the latest period is provided here below:
People with Covid Symptoms
• NHS Pathways/111 triages – as at 12.4.21 there had been 47 total covid triages in the CYC area in the last 7 days. The peak number of triages was 653 in the 7 day period to 20.9.20.
• As at 14.4.21, the Covid Symptom App estimates 38 per 100,000 in York with symptomatic covid (responses from a sample of 4,137 people). The peak rate was 1,283 on 7.1.21.
Diagnosed cases
• As at 15.4.21 York has had 12,174 cases since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 5,780 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (6,802) and regional (7,056) averages. Cases identified through Lateral Flow Tests will be removed if they have a negative follow up PCR test within 72 hours so the cumulative total of cases can, on occasions, go down.
• The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the no. of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous 6 weeks and provides a RAG rating to indicate if the previously observed trend in the number of new cases is worsening. The latest rating for York (12.4.21) is Red. This is due to a higher than ‘expected’ number of cases on 2 occasions in the most recent 14 day monitoring period. In recent weeks the number of cases have been low in York which has an effect on the thresholds used to determine the RAG rating – a small change can mean the difference between a red, amber and green rating.
• The provisional rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 7.4.21 to 13.4.21 in York is 12.8 (using data published on Gov.uk on 15.4.21).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 4.4.21 to 10.4.21 was 10.9. The national and regional averages at this date were 28 and 61.2 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 15.4.21).
• York is currently ranked 12th out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) in England with a rank of 1 indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
• For the 7 day period 3.4.21.to 9.4.21, 1 ward (Fulford & Heslington) had seen a statistically significant fall in the rate compared with the 7 day period 27.3.21 to 2.4.21. 1 ward (Clifton) had seen a significant rise in the rate. The remaining wards have shown no significant change. The number of cases in each ward varies from 0 to 5 and rates vary from 0 to 49.8 per 100,000. 11 wards had zero cases in the latest 7 day period.
• The rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 4.4.21 to 10.4.21 for people aged 60+ in York was 2. The national and regional averages were 11.3 and 26.8 respectively.
• As at 13.4.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 0.79%. The national and regional averages are 1.3% and 3.1% respectively.
• As at 13.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.05%. The national and regional averages are 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.
• As at 13.4.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 tests only) was 0.4%. The national average is 0.7%.
• As at 15.4.21 York University reported 1 individual within the University community who was currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 331 on the 19.10.20.
• As at 5.4.21 York St. John reported 0 individuals within the University community who were currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 82 on the 8.10.20.
Contact Tracing
• Since 28.5.20 a total of 11,376 confirmed CYC Covid cases have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 10,272 of the cases have been completed (90.3%). 26,541 ‘contacts’ of these cases have been identified and 20,152 of these have been completed (75.9%). Source: PHE Report.
• Local Contact Tracing. Between 10.3.21 and 9.4.21, 120 referrals had been actioned by the local contact tracing service. Of the referrals actioned, 111 (92.5%) were successful and 9 (7.5%) were unable to be reached via phone or home visit, but guidance leaflets were posted where possible. (NB on the 10.3.21 the local CYC team became responsible for contacting all cases rather than just those that the national team could not contact).
Cases in Residential Care Settings
• As at 13.4.21 there were 0 care homes in the CYC area with confirmed Covid-19 infection (at least 1 case of either a staff member or resident).
• The latest ‘outbreak’ (2+ cases) in a residential care setting in York were reported by PHE on 25.2.21 (1 home).
Cases amongst School Aged Children
• In the 7 days up to 12.4.21 there was 1 child of primary or secondary school age who tested positive across 1 school.
COVID Bed Occupancy in York Hospital
• As at 13.4.21 there were 9 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds. The peak number was 157 on 19.1.21.
• As at 13.4.21 there were 0 confirmed Covid-19 patients and 0 suspected Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The peak number for people in ITU was 19 on 10.5.20.
• As at 13.4.21 there had been 0 patients admitted with suspected Covid-19 and 0 with confirmed Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours.
• As at 13.4.21 there had been 1 confirmed patient discharged with COVID-19 in last 24 hours.
• Between 5.4.21 and 11.4.21, 4 CYC residents were discharged from York hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to covid-19 infection.
R Number
• The ‘R’ value (the number of people that one infected person will pass on a virus to, on average) for the North East and Yorkshire area on 9.4.21 was estimated to be in the range 0.8 to 1.0. The previous estimate was (0.8 to 1.0) on 2.4.21.
Total Vaccinations
• As at 14.4.21 a total of 93,825 CYC residents have had the first dose of the vaccine. This represents 44.5% of the estimated total population of York and 53.9% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
• As at 14.4.21 a total of 25,365 CYC residents have had both doses of the vaccine. This represents 12.0% of the estimated total population of York and 14.6% of the estimated adult (18+) population of York.
Deaths
The two sources about deaths from Covid-19 at LA level are ONS data and local registrar data. They are derived from the same source (civil registration data). ONS data is more comprehensive as it includes deaths of York residents which have occurred and been registered outside York. Local registrar data is useful as it enables a breakdown by age and gender. The most recently available data is summarised below:
• ONS weekly data: In the most recent period (Week 13: 27.3.21 to 2.4.21) 2 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents. In weeks 10, 11 and 12 there had been 3, 4 and 0 deaths respectively.
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 2nd April 2021 and registered up to 10th April 2021, 390 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (227 in hospital, 134 in care homes, 21 at home and 8 in a hospice). The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 185.17 which is lower than the national average of 229.58
• Local Registrar data (Cumulative): Since the start of the pandemic (using data for deaths occurring up to 7.4.21), a cumulative total of 372 deaths of CYC residents where COVID-19 was mentioned (confirmed or suspected) on the death certificate, have been registered. The average age of the people who died was 82.2, with an age range of 44-104. The age profile of those dying in York is older than the national average (79.6% of those who died in York were aged 75+ compared with 73.2% nationally). 178 of the 372 were male (47.8%), less than the national average (54.3%).
The figures detailing the number of deaths of York residents due to COVID 19 have been updated.
They show that, during the latest week for which information is available (W/E 2/4/21), two York residents died.
One fatality occurred in a care home and one at a hospital.
Cumulatively 375 York residents have now lost their lives to the disease.
One additional death has been announced by the York Hospital Trust today. It occurred on Sunday.
After a period with no fatalities, the latest case was one of four deaths that occurred last week.
Test results
Three additional positive test results were reported today. They bring the cumulative total up to 12,170
The number of cases in the City has risen from 19 to 28.
The rate /100k Population figure has, as expected, risen to 13.29 today.
This is largely due to the 10 positive test results which were recorded on 8th April (shortly after the Easter Bank Holiday) The rate is expected to fall below 10 tomorrow before fluctuating around that level for the rest of the week.
Despite the uptick today, case rate figures in York remain below the regional and national averages
Neighbourhoods
The spike in case numbers has been restricted to just 5 neighbourhoods in York.
Vaccinations
A vaccination can now be booked by anyone over 45.
