Two further hospital deaths have been announced. They both occurred on Friday.
The COVID-19 hospital death rate continues to fall.
The (seven day rolling average) daily fatality rate reached 5.6 on 20th January 2021.This has now fallen back to 2.1.
COVID -19 patient bed occupancy has also halved during the same period, and is expected to fall further as the results of the vaccination programme continue to have an impact.
Hospital death rates are falling
Test Results
THIRTY positive test results announced. The cumulative total is now 11,572
The rate /100k population has fallen to 106.83
If the present trend continues, then the rate will fall below the significant 100 case benchmark tomorrow.
There has been a small increase in case numbers at regional (Yorkshire) level. The regional rate is now above the national average.
Neighbourhoods
Good news today as for the first time since 14th December 2020, no neighbourhoods have a case rate over 200.
THREE areas are now below the 50 case threshold
Vaccinations
The York Vaccination teams are now moving on to deal with the 60 -70 age groups.
Tests
4,793 PCR tests were carried out during the week ending 9th February 2021.
They had a positivity rate of 5.2%
583 lateral flow tests were carried out on 13th February
One additional hospital death announced today. It occurred on Thursday
Test results
TWENTY THREE additional positive test results announced today. Brings the cumulative number of cases in the City to 11,542.
Rate /100k population figure has reduced to 109.68
The infection rate in York continues to fall more quickly than in other parts of the country
Neighbourhoods
For the first time since 16th December a neighbourhood (South Bank/Dringhouses) in York has recorded fewer than 3 infections.
The area with the highest number of cases in now Osbaldwick
Vaccinations
Over 2 million vaccinations have now been completed in the Yorkshire region
Hospitals
There are currently 133 COVID-19 patients being treated by the York Hospital Trust.
15 patients are in intensive care
Tests
4967 PCR coronavirus test were conducted during the week ending 8th February.
The positivity rate was 5.2%
1074 lateral flow tests were conducted on 12th February
York families urged to ‘stay safe’ this half term
York’s public health chiefs are urging residents to ‘stay safe’ over the coming week, as children and young people across the city start their half term holidays.
The week will mark a welcome break for many parents and carers who have been home schooling, but also presents extra challenges in keeping children entertained within the lockdown restrictions. The break comes as York’s seven day rate continues to fall:
The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 31.1.21 to 6.2.21 was 134.8.
York is currently ranked 25th out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) in England with a rank of 1, indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
As at 8.2.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 5.4%. The national and regional averages are 7.1% and 7.6% respectively.
As at 10.2.21, 45,596 CYC residents have received the first dose and 1,049 had received both doses.
Cllr Keith Aspden, Leader of City of York Council, said:
I know that many parents and carers will be glad of a break this week after their hard work homeschooling over the last half term.
“There are lots of activities that parents can do to keep their children active over the holiday period, but it’s vitally important that we all continue to follow the current national restrictions. The efforts we are all making a real difference, however we still need to keep going.
“With vaccinations continuing to be carried out at pace in York, there is light at the end of the tunnel and we must all keep up our efforts to fight the spread of the virus.”
Thousands of frontline workers are continuing to support York’s efforts against the virus by getting regular symptom free testing.
The city now has three sites offering the testing to residents, workers, students and staff who are eligible. More information about symptom free testing is available online.
York residents aged 70 or over who haven’t yet received their covid-19 vaccination can also now support the city’s fight against covid-19 by arranging a vaccination appointment.
Until now, the NHS asked people not to contact them about their COVID vaccination and wait until they are approached. This remains the case for most people, but local NHS services are encouraging people in priority cohorts 1-4 (over 70s and those on the shielded patient list) to contact the NHS to book their appointment to ensure everyone in this group is offered the vaccine by mid-February.
Eligible residents can book their appointment by contacting the national booking service online. Those who cannot do it online can call a free 119 number, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week. The national system allows patients to pick a convenient location and time.
Sharon Stoltz, City of York Council’s Director of Public Health, said:
I would urge anyone aged 70 or over who hasn’t yet had their vaccination to make an appointment through the national booking service.
“The uptake of the vaccine so far in the city has been fantastic and making sure as many York residents as possible are vaccinated is one way we can continue to fight the virus and support our local NHS services.
“If you aren’t in one of the priority groups, please wait to be contacted, everyone will get the chance to book an appointment at the right time.
“We can all work together too by looking out for family and friends, particularly during this cold weather, and following the basic rules of regular hand washing, wearing of face coverings in public spaces when 2 metre social distancing is not possible and isolating at home if you have symptoms or have been asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace or our local contact tracing service.
“Whilst the fall in cases is encouraging we can’t let our guard down yet. There are still more people in hospital than the first peak and sadly we have seen a number of deaths in recent weeks.
“This virus isn’t relenting but our efforts and the incredible vaccine rollout is helping to stop the spread and offer real hope that things will get better. Thank you to everyone for their efforts, let’s keep going.”
The council’s Coronavirus helpline offers support including with food, essentials or someone to speak to. Anyone needing help can call 01904 551550 or email COVID19help@york.gov.uk.
There are lots of school holiday ideas and resources available online. Check out York Mumblerand Little Vikings for local resources.
SIX additional deaths’ have been announced by the York Hospital Trust. Four occurred yesterday and two on Wednesday.
Although this is the largest single day announcement for over a week, the underlying trend confirms a continuing reduction in the COVID-19 death rate at local hospitals.
Test results
THIRTY ONE additional positive test results have been announced today. That brings the cumulative total number of cases up to 11,519
The rate /100k population figure has reduced to 119.65. That is the lowest rate seen in the City since 18th December 2020.
Infection levels are still reducing more quickly than was seen towards the end of Lockdown 2 (the period up to 2nd December 2020)
For the first time this year, York nw has a lower infection rate than North Yorkshire. The City has been below the regional and national averages for over a month.
Neighbourhoods
The improving picture at City level also reflects at neighbourhood level where only New Earswick now has above average infection rates.
South Bank/Dringhouses continues to have a very low infection rate
Tests
5196 PCR tests were conducted in York during the week ending 7th Feb 2021.
The positivity rate was 5.4% which represents an improvement on yesterdays figure.
1237 lateral flow tests were carried out on 11th February
Vaccinations
Where next?
The table below details the substantial changes that there have been in infection rates in York over the last year.
It will be important to understand what went wrong in the four weeks which led up to the winter peak in case numbers on 8th January 2021. The authorities must act cautiously and make sure that they are proceeding with the support and understanding of the City generally.
The preparations, for the reopening of schools to all pupils in March, are likely to be the first to be scrutinised.
The latest figures (see Council commentary below) confirm that there are 19 children who have had positive test results recently, There is no room for complacency.
We hope that the success of the vaccination programme (which is now proceeding with the 60+ age group now being inoculated) will allow teachers and other school staff to get an early jab. Regular testing of all who access school sites will also be essential, if public confidence is to be restored.
Council commentary
The York Council’s commentary on the pandemic has been updated on the “open data” website and is reproduced here for convenience
People with Covid Symptoms
• NHS Pathways/111 triages – as at 8.2.21 there had been 100 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 11.2.21, the Covid Symptom App estimates 260.1 per 100,000 in York with symptomatic covid (responses from a sample of 4,706 people). The peak rate was 1,282.6 on 7.1.21.
Diagnosed cases
• As at 11.2.21 York has had 11,488 cases since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 5,454.4 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (6,224.7) and regional (6,114.3) averages.
• 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 no. of new cases is worsening. The latest rating for York (8.2.21) is Green.
• The provisional rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 3.2.21 to 9.2.21 in York is 103 (using data published on Gov.uk on 11.2.21).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 31.1.21 to 6.2.21 was 134.8. The national and regional averages at this date were 194.6 and 177.8 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 11.2.21).
• York is currently ranked 25th 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 30.1.21.to 5.2.21, 2 wards in York (Haxby & Wiggington and Fishergate) have seen a statistically significant fall in rates compared with the 7 day period 23.1.21 to 29.1.21. For the remaining wards there has been no statistically significant change in rates. No wards have seen a significant increase in rates in this period.
• The rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 31.1.21 to 6.2.21 for people aged 60+ in York was 117. The national and regional averages were 151 and 125.7 respectively.
• As at 8.2.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 5.4%. The national and regional averages are 7.1% and 7.6% respectively.
• As at 8.2.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.3%. The national and regional averages are 0.3% and 0.3% respectively.
• As at 9.2.21, the latest 14 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 and 2 PCR tests combined) was 6.2%. The national and regional averages were 8.2% and 7.9% respectively. The breakdown for York over the last 14 days is a 5.3% positivity rate for Pillar 1 tests and a 6.6% positivity rate for Pillar 2 PCR tests. Source PHE
• As at 10.2.21 York University reported 21 individuals within the University community who were currently self-isolating because they have had a positive COVID-19 test. The peak number was 331 on the 19.10.20.
• As at 8.2.21 York St. John reported 5 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 10,577 laboratory confirmed CYC Covid cases have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 9,515 of the cases have been completed (90%). 24,793 ‘contacts’ have been identified and 18,589 of these have been completed (75%). Source: PHE Report.
• Local Tracing of Cases: Between 22.10.20 and 5.2.21, 890 ‘actionable’ positive COVID-19 CYC cases have been referred to the local contact tracing service. 888 of the referrals (99.8%) have been actioned and 2 are still ‘in progress. Of the referrals actioned, 567 (63.9%) were successful and 321 (36.1%) were unable to be reached via phone or home visit, but guidance leaflets were posted where possible.
Cases in Residential Care Settings
• As at 11.2.21 there were 5 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 was reported by PHE on 8.2.21 (1 home).
Cases amongst School Aged Children
• In the 7 days up to 7.2.21 there were 19 children of primary and secondary school age who tested positive. NB Currently the majority of York children are not in the school setting.
COVID Bed Occupancy in York Hospital
• As at 10.2.21 there were 85 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds. The previous figure on 9.2.21 was 94.
• As at 10.2.21 there were 13 confirmed Covid-19 patients and 0 suspected Covid-19 patient in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The previous figures on 9.2.21 were 13 and 0 respectively.
• As at 10.2.21 there had been 0 patients admitted with suspected Covid-19 and 0 with confirmed Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours.
• As at 10.2.21 there had been 12 confirmed patients discharged with COVID-19 in last 24 hours.
Covid Patients (CYC Residents) discharged from York Hospital
• Between 1.2.21 and 7.2.21, 29 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 5.2.21 was estimated to be in the range 0.8 to 1.0. The previous estimate was (0.8 to 1.1) on 29.1.21.
Vaccinations
• As at 10.2.21, 45,596 CYC residents have received the first dose and 1,049 had received both doses.
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 week (23.1.20 to 29.1.20) 23 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (18 in hospital, 2 at home or in a hospice and 3 in a care home).
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 29th January 2021 and registered up to 6th February 2021, 317 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (184 in hospital, 108 in care homes, 18 at home and 7 in a hospice). The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 150.5 which is lower than the national average of 186.1.
• Local Registrar data (Cumulative): Since the start of the pandemic (using data for deaths occurring up to 3.2.21), a cumulative total of 317 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 82.5, with an age range of 44-104. The age profile of those dying in York is older than the national average (80.8% of those who died in York were aged 75+ compared with 74.2% nationally). 154 of the 317 were male (48.6%), less than the national average (54.4%).
TWO additional hospital deaths have been announced today. One occurred yesterday and one on Tuesday.
The average daily number of deaths being recorded at the York and Scarborough hospitals was as high 5.6 as recently as 21st January.
That figure has now fallen to 2.7 and continues to decline.
Hospitals
128 COVID-19 patients are currently being treated by the York Hospital Trust. That represents a considerable reduction on the numbers seen last month when cases soared to over 200.
There are 16 patients in intensive care.
1863 COVID patients have been treated and discharged from the hospitals since the start of the pandemic last year.
Tests
5231 PCR tests were conducted in York during the week ending 6th February.
5.9% of the test were positive. This represents a fall compared to yesterdays figure
1526 lateral flow tests were also conducted on 10th February
Test results
TWENTY FIVE additional positive test results announced today. Brings the cumulative total to 11,488
The rate per 100k population figure has fallen to 134.85. It is still trending to go below the 100 case benchmark next week.
Neighbourhoods
South Bank and Dringhouses has now fallen below the 50 case threshold (meaning it has a very low infection rate).
The highest level can be found in New Earswick where the rate has crept up to 312.9
The rate across England has now fallen below 200.
Trends at neighbourhood during wave three
Vaccinations
The vaccination centre is now moving on to inoculate those aged between 65 and 70.
Anyone who has not been called in and who is aged over 70 is urged to book an appointment now.
FOUR additional hospital deaths have been announced. One occurred last Thursday and three on Saturday
Test Results
TWENTY FIVE new positive test results announced today. That is the lowest figure for a single day seen this year.
The cumulative total is now 11,406.
The rate /100k population is now 152.41. That is the lowest infection rate seen since 20th December 2020.
The infection rate in York continues to fall more quickly than in other areas.
Neighbourhoods
Only four neighbourhoods in York now have above average infection rates
Hospitals
The York Hospital Trust now has 153 confirmed and suspected Covid-19 inpatients.
That compares with 173 on Friday and 242 on Tuesday January 26.
The Trust said it had 13 patients in intensive care, down by one on Friday.
1,813 patients had been discharged since the start of the pandemic to their usual place of residence or were no longer being treated as Covid-19.
Vaccinations
In York most over 70’s have now been vaccinated.
Officials have appealed to any who haven’t, to book an appointment this week
Appeal for over 70’s to book a jab now
The authorities are now saying that they’ve almost completed vaccinating everyone in the 1-4 priority groups, set out by the JCVI. The Government’s target is to vaccinate everyone in the first four priority groups by February 15.
They are now urging anyone who is over 70-years-old or who is registered as Shielding (Clinically Extremely Vulnerable) who has NOT yet been for their vaccine, to book an appointment.
People can do this themselves now, using the online link. They don’t have to wait for an invitation. All the information of how to book is on this website – nimbuscare.co.uk.
One hospital death announced today. The fatality occurred on Thursday.
The death rate continues to reduce.
Test Results
THIRTY SIX (36) additional positive test results announced today. Brings cumulative total to 11,381
The rate /100k population has fallen to 164,76. That is the lowest rate recorded since 20th December 2020.
The rate of reduction in cases in the City is now mirroring the drop seen between 17th November and 8th December. Later in December – when restrictions had been relaxed – case numbers started to increase again.
Infection rates are falling at all levels now
Neighbourhoods
The most encouraging set of figures that we have seen this year.
Only 7 areas have above average infection levels with most of them showing steady reductions in case numbers.
Tests
5310 people had PCR tests in York during the week ending 2nd February
They had a positivity rate of 6.9%.
The positivity rate continues to fall
On 6th February, 574 people undertook lateral flow tests.
Vaccinations
Record high number of vaccinations completed yesterday
SEVEN additional hospital deaths have been announced. Four occurred on Thursday and three yesterday.
Tests
5325 PCR tests were carried out in the City during the week ending 1st February.
The positivity rate was 7.4%. This is the lowest figure recorded in the City since 22nd December
1060 lateral flow test were conducted on 5th February
You will be able to book a test from the evening of Sunday 7th February at www.nhs.uk/Coronavirus and selecting the option that you were asked to attend by your local council.
Test results
THIRTY NINE additional positive test results were announced today. Brings cumulative total to 11,345.
After yesterdays blip, the infection rate /100k population figure has started to fall again. At 173.31 it is the lowest rate seen in the City since 21st December 2020.
Following current trends, the rate should fall below 150 early next week.
The rate in York continues to fall more quickly than elsewhere in the region and country. A
fter a short period of stability, the rate in North Yorkshire has also now resumed its downward trajectory.
Neighbourhoods
Fourteen neighbourhoods now have average, or below average, infection rates.
The lowest rate can now be found in the Dunnington/Elvington/Wheldrake area
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