Coronavirus York updates; 7th February 2021

Deaths

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