Deaths

There have been no hospital deaths announced today

Test results

It is being reported today that cases of the COVOD-19 “Indian variant” have been discovered in York and elsewhere in the UK. Public health advice remains the same. Maintain social distancing, wear a mask and wash hands frequently. Lateral flow tests and kits continue to be available from the Foxwood Community Centre and other locations across the City.

A new Covid testing centre is due to open at St William’s College in York City Centre. To find out more please visit https://york.gov.uk/news/article/634/new-covid-testing-centre-opening-in-york-city-centre…

There have been five positive test results today. That brings the total to 12,334

The number of cases in the City has increased from 35 yesterday to 37 today

The rate /100k population figure has increased to 17.57. That is the highest rate recorded since 1st May.

Neighbourhoods

There are currently 5 neighbourhoods with more than 3 cases in each. They are Tang Hall, City Centre, Fulford Road, Holgate East and Woodthorpe/Foxwood South.

Vaccinations

The local neighbourhood vaccination figures have been updated today. They show that the area with the highest proportion of vaccinated residents is Wigginton (83.3%) The lowest is Tang Hall (35.7%).

The vaccination programme is now making inroads into the younger age groups with the most progress being made in the under 40’s in York City Centre (971 jabs), Heworth South/The Groves (934), and Fulford Road/Clementhorpe (879).

Todays latest vaccination figures show that 61.3% of the population have had their first dose. 32% have also received their second dose

Tests

• 4075 PCR tests were conducted during the week ending 8th May.
• Of these, 0.8% were positive. This represents an increase over the previous days percentage which was 0.6%
• In additional, 3285 “lateral flow” tests were conducted on 12th May

Hospital