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.
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.
• NHS Pathways/111 triages – as at 1.2.21 there had been 149 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 3.2.21, the Covid Symptom App estimates 399.5 per 100,000 in York with symptomatic covid (responses from a sample of 4,708 people). The peak rate was 1,282.6 on 7.1.21.
Diagnosed cases
• As at 4.2.21 York has had 11,251 cases since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 5,341.9 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (6,056.2) and regional (5,938.4) 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 (1.2.21) is Green.
• The provisional rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 27.1.21 to 2.2.21 in York is 156.7 (using data published on Gov.uk on 4.2.21).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 24.1.21 to 30.1.21 was 178.5. The national and regional averages at this date were 260.6 and 202.8 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 4.2.21).
• York is currently ranked 17th out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) with a rank of 1 indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
• For the 7 day period 23.1.21.to 29.1.21, 7 wards in York (Acomb, Westfield, Rawcliffe & Clifton Without, Strensall, Holgate, Dringhouses and Woodthorpe and Copmanthorpe) have seen a statistically significant fall in rates compared with the 7 day period 16.1.21 to 22.1.21. 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 24.1.21 to 30.1.21 for people aged 60+ in York was 175.5. The national and regional averages were 207.5 and 159.4 respectively.
• As at 1.2.21, the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 PCR tests only) was 7.3%. The national and regional averages are 9.6% and 8.2% respectively.
• As at 1.2.21 the latest 7 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 Lateral Flow Tests only) was 0.52%. The national and regional averages are 0.4% and 0.3% respectively.
• As at 2.2.21, the latest 14 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 and 2 PCR tests combined) was 8.3%. The national and regional averages were 10.7% and 8.7% respectively. The breakdown for York over the last 14 days is a 7.9% positivity rate for Pillar 1 tests and an 8.4% positivity rate for Pillar 2 PCR tests. Source PHE
• As at 3.2.21 York University reported 40 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 1.2.21 York St. John reported 9 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 10,309 laboratory confirmed CYC Covid cases have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 9,277 of the cases have been completed (90%). 24,347 ‘contacts’ have been identified and 18,172 of these have been completed (74.6%). Source: PHE Report.
• Local Tracing of Cases: Between 22.10.20 and 29.1.21, 842 ‘actionable’ positive COVID-19 CYC cases have been referred to the local contact tracing service. 809 of the referrals (96.1%) have been actioned and 33 are still ‘in progress. Of the referrals actioned, 538 (66.5%) were successful and 271 (33.5%) were unable to be reached via phone or home visit, but guidance leaflets were posted where possible.
Cases in Residential Settings / Schools
• As at 4.2.21 there were 6 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 4.2.21 (1 home).
• In the 7 days up to 31.1.21 there were 28 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 3.2.21 there were 119 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds. The previous figure on 2.2.21 was 125
• As at 3.2.21 there were 10 confirmed Covid-19 patients and 0 suspected Covid-19 patient in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The previous figures on 2.2.21 were 8 and 0 respectively.
• As at 3.2.21 there had been 0 patients admitted with suspected Covid-19 and 5 with confirmed Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours.
• As at 3.2.21 there had been 16 confirmed patients discharged with COVID-19 in last 24 hours.
Covid Patients (CYC Residents) discharged from York Hospital
• Between 25.1.21 and 31.1.21, 57 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 29.1.21 was estimated to be in the range 0.8 to 1.1. The previous estimate was (0.8 to 1.1) on 22.1.21.
Vaccinations
• As at 3.2.21 37,673 CYC residents have received the first dose and 1,034 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 (16.1.20 to 22.1.20) 30 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (19 in hospital, 3 at home or in a hospice and 8 in a care home).
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 22nd January 2020 and registered up to 30th January 2021, 293 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (165 in hospital, 105 in care homes, 16 at home and 7 in a hospice). The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 139.1 which is lower than the national average of 171.7
• Local Registrar data (Cumulative): Since the start of the pandemic (using data for deaths occurring up to 27.1.21), a cumulative total of 299 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 82.4, with an age range of 44-104. The age profile of those dying in York is older than the national average. 147 of the 299 were male (49.2%), less than the national average (54.7%). 99 people (33.1%) died in nursing /care homes; (the national average is 22.9%). In addition 24 people (8.03%) who normally resided in nursing/care homes in the CYC area, died in hospital.
EIGHT additional deaths announced by the York Hospital Trust today.
One occurred on 29th January, five on Sunday 31st January, and two yesterday (1st February).
The cumulative total number of fatalities since the 1st September has now risen to 289.
Separately the ONS has published updated figures today which record the number of York residents who have died from COVID-19.
These figures are different from those published by the York Hospital Trust which covers a larger area than just the City.
During the week ending 22nd January – the most recent period available – thirty York residents died.
That is an increase from the previous week when twenty five local fatalities were recorded
Of the fatalities, 19 died in hospital, 8 in care homes, 2 at home and 1 at a hospice.
The cumulative local death toll has now reached 89 since the beginning of September.
The York Hospital Trust reported total casualties of 37 during the same week (w/e 22/1/21).
The care home toll is lower than was seen in the spring. The NHS confirmed yesterday that all York care home residents had now been offered a vaccination
Test numbers
The latest figures reveal that 5,371 PCR tests were carried out on the seven days ending on 28th January.
8.7% of these provided to be positive.
That represents a further reduction in positivity levels.
1,508 lateral flow tests were carried out on 1st February
Test results
FORTY TWO (42) additional positive test results have been announced today. It brings the cumulative total to 11,178.
The rate /100k population figure is now 198.0. This is first time that the rate has fallen below 200 since 23rd December.
Despite a forecast uptick when the figures for the 31st January are added in, the infection rate is otherwise trending to fall steadily and may go below 150 during the next weekend
York continues to have an infection rate below both the regional and national averages.
The North Yorkshire rate has leveled off.
Neighbourhoods
There has been a small increase in case numbers in some neighbourhoods.
This includes a 7 case increase in Haxby which remains – by some distance – the area with the highest infection rate in the City.
The lowest rate can now be found in the City centre.
Hospitals
The York Hospital Trust currently has 191 confirmed or suspected COVID-19 inpatients. That is a reduction on the figure seen last week.
It has 11 COVID-19 patients in intensive care.
1,731 patients have been discharged to their usual place of residence or are no longer being treated for Covid-19.
Vaccinations
National
Nationwide over 10 million people have now been vaccinated.
Yesterday 350,348 received their first dose with 2,587 receiving the second dose. This represented a small increase on the numbers inoculated on the previous day
Regional
Local
No new figures have ben issued. However the Askham Bar site has remained open today despite the poor weather. It has been averaging around 2000 injections per day.
There may be early indications emerging which suggest that the rate of increase in the number of deaths at the York and Scarborough hospitals is beginning to slow.
Test Results
FIFTY SIX (56) new positive test results announced today. Brings cumulative total number of cases in the City to 11,047.
The rate /100k population figure has fallen to 233.13. The figure is trending to fall below 200 early next week.
The infection rate in York is trending to go below the regional average within the next couple of days
Neighbourhoods
Excellent news across the City.
For the first time since 28th December 2020, we have a neighbourhood with a case rate of below 100. The honour goes to Poppleton, Rufforth & the Askhams where there are now only 7 infections recorded.
Only Haxby now has a rate (marginally) above 400 and, like elsewhere, case numbers there are falling quickly
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Vaccinations
National
8.4 million people in the UK have now been vaccinated.
Regional
Local
No local figures have been published
Hospitals
The York Hospital Trust is currently treating 201 suspected Covid-19 inpatients Trust-wide. That is a lower figure than earlier in the week.
It has 13 patients in intensive care.
A total of 1,679 Covid-19 patients had been discharged, or are no longer being treated for the disease, 18 more than the previous day.
An additional seven deaths have been announced by the York Hospital Trust today. Three occurred yesterday and four on Tuesday.
It means that 68 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 at the York and Scarborough hospitals over the last two weeks.
Test results
SIXTY THREE (63) additional positive test results were announced today. Brings the cumulative case total in the City to 10,918
The case rate /100k population has reduced to 269.22
Infection rates are continuing to fall at all levels across the country.
Neighbourhoods
Only three neighbourhoods now have very high infection rates (Haxby, New Earswick and Westfield).
Woodthorpe/Acomb Park has dropped below the 400 case rate benchmark for the first time since 22nd December 2020.
Four areas are now below the 200 case rate benchmark (Dunnington, the City centre, Huntington and Poppleton/Rufforth/Askhams).
It is likely that one of those neighbourhoods will become the first to fall below 100, and be marked as “green” (below average), since 28th December when Heslington recorded a 93.8 case rate.
Huntington has fallen from having 45 cases to just 10 during the last eleven days
Vaccinations
Nationally 282,812 people received a first dose of vaccine yesterday. That brought the cumulative total to 7,447,199.
2,142 people received the second dose bringing the cumulative total to 476,298
Vaccination numbers have been lower this week
Hospitals
According to government figures, there were 215 COVID-19 patients being cared for by the York Hospital Trust on Tuesday 26th January
The were 11 patients in intensive care
Fixed Penalty Notices for COVID offences
The Police have issued 19 fixed penalty notices in York over the last week to people who have been found breaking COVID restrictions.
Most were for unlawful indoor gatherings.
The breakdown across the county is;
North Yorkshire Police say that they have issued a further 87 FPNs for breaches of the Coronavirus regulations since the 19 January 2021.
This takes the total number of FPNs issued since the third national lockdown began on 6 January 2021 to 328 . NYP have issued 2216 COVID notices in total since March 2020.
Virus in the community
NEW: Latest REACT study from @IpsosMORI and @ImperialCollege on behalf of @DHSCGovUK shows high prevalence and an R rate of 1 – A worrying combination but there is a suggestion of a downturn in prevalence. Check out the thread for more ? pic.twitter.com/TtKCCH0KGe
Four more deaths announced by York Hospital Trust. Three occurred on Monday and one yesterday
Test results
SEVENTY SEVEN additional positive test results were announced today. This is higher than has been seen in recent days, but is in line with the post weekend correction that we see during most weeks.
It is possible though that the rate of reduction in case numbers may now slow and may more closely follow the pattern seen as wave two declined in November (see graph below).
The trend downward in case numbers should be sustained at least while lockdown restrictions are in place.
The government have indicated today that they do not expect to see schools reopening to all pupils before March.
The rate /100k population figure is now 286.31. This is the lowest figure seen in the City since 26th December 2020.
Cases figures in YorkTrends
Infection rates in York have been falling more quickly than in other parts of the country. There is an expectation that the rate will fall below the regional average before next week.
It is already below the national average.
Neighbourhoods
Three neighbourhoods are now below the 200 case threshold.
Infection rate trend is now generally downwards in every neighbourhood
Hospitals
York Hospital Trust has reached a new peak in Covid patients .
242 Covid inpatients were being treated by the hospital trust on Tuesday.
That’s 111 more patients than the peak of 131 seen in May 2020
The Trust also said it had 10 patients in intensive care, compared with 11 on Monday.
It had discharged a total of 1,604 Covid patients to their usual place of residence, or who were no longer being treated as Covid-19, up from 1,589 a day earlier.
Vaccinations
Nationally yesterday 311,060 received their first dose of vaccine. Brings cumulative total to 7,164,387.
1710 received their second dose bringing the second dose total to 47,415
Latest published vaccination figures for the Askham Bar sites
Saturday – 2258
Sunday – 1620
Monday – 1300+
Yesterday the York Hospital Trust delivered its 14,000th vaccine – the trust is vaccinating frontline healthcare staff and social care workers across York and Scarborough
There have been 107,752 vaccinations in North Yorkshire and York since the programme started in December. Including hospital doses, that is a grand total of 126,163 #coronavirus vaccine doses given.
Vaccination appointment process
Here is a useful video which explains how to book your #CovidVaccination appointment. Please note this booking system is for #York patients who have been invited by their GP Practice to attend the local vaccination service at Askham Bar #CovidVaccinationhttps://t.co/wip09vKeGb
We appreciate there are some people who are struggling to arrange transport to the Vaccination Centre for their appointment. The following may be of help:
York Wheels offer transport for a small charge – 01904 630080
The Home from Hospital service based at York Hospital offer transport to vaccination appointments and volunteers can also help with online booking – call 01904 726191 open 7 days a week 8am til 7pm
The Ambulance Wish Foundaiton in York is offering free transport for anyone in a wheelchair to the site in their wheelchair friendly vehicles – (01904) 530053
Contact tracing
Test and Trace contact tracers will call you if you've had a positive COVID-19 test result. They'll ask how you're doing and make sure you're aware of the help available whilst you self-isolate. ☎️Help them help you – expect the call and answer the phonehttps://t.co/NuoTkNJBrFpic.twitter.com/ss02ND6x4H
