Live: Coronavirus – A daily bulletin of the cases in and around York

Saturday update: More than 100 new coronavirus cases in York – but infection rate falling

Another 105 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Saturday, 16 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,946 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,722.3 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,045 positive Covid-19 tests in York – a decrease of 284 (-21.4%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 580.7 new cases per 100,000 people. This time last week it was 626.3.

The English national average is 561.9, the Yorkshire and Humber average is 295.7.

There have been two more coronavirus-related deaths in the York council area, and 21 in the last seven days (up 11).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 11 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 166 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 23,041  – an infection rate of 3,728 cases per 100K.

There are 1,419 cases in Ryedale (up 22), 3,647 in Selby (up 26), 5,875 in Harrogate (up 20), 3,202 in Hambleton (up 40), 4,691 in Scarborough (up 24), 1,953 in Richmondshire (up 15) and 2,254 in Craven (up 19).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

That takes the total to 415 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,357,361 (3,316,019)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 41,346 (55,761)
• Total number UK deaths: 88,590 (87,295)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,295 (1,280)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,946 (9,841)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 23,041 (22,875)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,922 (13,846)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 3,559,179 as of 15 January (3,234,946)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 447,261 as of 15 January (443,234)
  

Friday update: Another sharp rise in coronavirus cases in York – but infection rate falls

A further 119 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Friday, 15 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,841 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,672.4 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,116 positive Covid-19 tests in York – a decrease of 205 (-15.5%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 579.2 new cases per 100,000 people (1,220 cases in the week to 11 January). That’s down from 628.6 in the previous seven days (1,324 cases in the week to 4 January).

The English national average is 592.9, the Yorkshire and Humber average is 306.6.

There have been two more coronavirus-related deaths in the York council area, and 19 in the last seven days (up seven).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 10 January:

Weekly data

Triage: As at 11 January there had been 317 Covid triages in the York area in the previous seven days. That’s up by 27 from the week before.

Exceedance: The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the number of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous six weeks and provides a red-amber-green rating to indicate if the trend is worsening. The rating for York is Red. It was Red last week.

Testing: As at 11 January, the seven-day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 only) was 14.62%. That’s up from 13.74% last week. The national and regional averages are 15.5% and 10.5% respectively.

Contact tracing: Since 28 May, 8,673 laboratory-confirmed Covid cases in York have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 7,747 of the cases have been completed (89.3%). Altogether 21,364 contacts have been identified and 15,398 of these have been traced (72.1%).

Cases in care homes: As at 14 January, there were 15 care homes in the York area with at least one case of Covid-19 affecting either a staff member or resident. The latest outbreak – ie two or more cases – was reported in two homes on 13 January.

Cases in schools: In the seven days up to 10 January there were 95 children of primary and secondary school age who tested positive (across 38 different schools).

Deaths: In the ONS data up to 25 December, 230 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded as having occurred for York residents (120 in hospital, 91 in care homes, 13 at home and six in a hospice). That is 12 more – 11 in hospital and one at home – than the previous week. The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 109.2, which is lower than the national average of 135.6.

Covid bed occupancy: As at 13 January, there were 121 confirmed Covid-19 patients in General and Acute beds at York Hospital. There were five confirmed Covid-19 patients in the Intensive Treatment Unit.

In North Yorkshire, there were 288 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 22,875  – an infection rate of 3,701.1 cases per 100K.

There are 1,397 cases in Ryedale (up 22), 3,621 in Selby (up 46), 5,855 in Harrogate (up 84), 3,162 in Hambleton (up 48), 4,667 in Scarborough (up 34), 1,938 in Richmondshire (up 22) and 2,235 in Craven (up 32).

There was one more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

That takes the total to 413 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,316,019 (3,260,258)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 55,761 (48,682)
• Total number UK deaths: 87,295 (86,015)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,280 (1,248)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,841 (9,722)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 22,875 (22,587)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,846 (13,749)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 3,234,946 as of 14 January
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 443,234 as of 14 January
  

Thursday (belated) update: 550 new coronavirus cases in York and North Yorkshire

Here are the coronavirus figures for Thursday (14 January) – which were only updated by the government late last night.

Another 129 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York on Thursday).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,722 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,615.9 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,200 positive Covid-19 tests in York – a decrease of 81 (-6.3%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 657.6 new cases per 100,000 people.

The English national average is 622.3, the Yorkshire and Humber average is 318.7.

There have been three more coronavirus-related deaths in the York council area, and 19 in the last seven days (up nine).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 9 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 421 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 22,587  – an infection rate of 3,654.5 cases per 100K.

There are 1,375 cases in Ryedale (up 26), 3,575 in Selby (up 58), 5,771 in Harrogate (up 77), 3,114 in Hambleton (up 90), 4,633 in Scarborough (up 38), 1,916 in Richmondshire (up 97) and 2,203 in Craven (up 35).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Thursday.

That takes the total to 412 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,260,258 (3,211,576)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 48,682 (47,525)
• Total number UK deaths: 86,015 (84,767)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,248 (1,564)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,722 (9,593)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 22,587 (22,166)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,749 (13,669)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 2,918,252 as of 13 January
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 437,977 as of 13 January
  

Wednesday update: 200 more coronavirus cases in York – but fall in number of positive tests

Exactly 200 more coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Wednesday, 13 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,593 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,554.7 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,270 positive Covid-19 tests in York – a decrease of 14 (-1.1%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 656.6 new cases per 100,000 people (1,383 cases in the week to 9 January). That’s up from 533.2 in the previous seven days (1,123 cases in the week to 2 January).

The English national average is 654.9, the Yorkshire and Humber average is 333.8.

There have been six more coronavirus-related deaths in the York council area, and 19 in the last seven days (up ten).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 8 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 463 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 22,166  – an infection rate of 3,586.4 cases per 100K.

There are 1,349 cases in Ryedale (up 45), 3,517 in Selby (up 44), 5,694 in Harrogate (up 145), 3,024 in Hambleton (up 79), 4,595 in Scarborough (up 78), 1,819 in Richmondshire (up 34) and 2,168 in Craven (up 38).

There were five more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 410 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,211,576 (3,164,051)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 47,525 (45,533)
• Total number UK deaths: 84,767 (83,203)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,564 (1,243)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,593 (9,393)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 22,166 (21,703)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,669 (13,540)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 2,639,309 as of 12 January
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 428,232 as of 12 January

Tuesday update: These 13 areas of York now have more than 50 coronavirus cases

A further 154 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Tuesday, 12 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,393 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,459.7 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,313 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 123 (10.3%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 670.4 new cases per 100,000 people (1,412 cases in the week to 8 January). That’s up from 496.6 in the previous seven days (1,046 cases in the week to 1 January).

The English national average is 629.9, the Yorkshire and Humber average is 322.8.

There have been four more coronavirus-related deaths in the York council area, and 15 in the last seven days (up five).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 7 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 258 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 21,703  – an infection rate of 3,511.5 cases per 100K.

There are 1,304 cases in Ryedale (up 15), 3,473 in Selby (up 40), 5,549 in Harrogate (up 70), 2,945 in Hambleton (up 33), 4,517 in Scarborough (up 38), 1,785 in Richmondshire (up 27) and 2,130 in Craven (up 35).

There were four more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 405 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,164,051 (3,118,518)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 45,533 (46,169)
• Total number UK deaths: 83,203 (81,960)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,243 (529)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,393 (9,239)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 21,703 (21,445)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,540 (13,444)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 2,431,648 as of 11 January
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 412,167 as of 11 January

Monday update: More than 400 people have now died of coronavirus in York NHS Trust hospitals

Another 128 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Monday, 11 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,239 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,386.6 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,348 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 224 (19.9%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 636.2 new cases per 100,000 people (1,340 cases in the week to 7 January). That’s up from 464.8 in the previous seven days (979 cases in the week to 31 December).

There have been three more coronavirus-related deaths in the York council area, and 11 in the last seven days (no change).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 6 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 220 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 21,445  – an infection rate of 3,469.8 cases per 100K.

There are 1,289 cases in Ryedale (up 19), 3,433 in Selby (up 48), 5,479 in Harrogate (up 50), 2,912 in Hambleton (up 45), 4,479 in Scarborough (up 22), 1,758 in Richmondshire (up 20) and 2,095 in Craven (up 16).

There were seven more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 401 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,118,518 (3,072,349)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 46,169 (54,940)
• Total number UK deaths: 81,960 (81,431)
• Daily UK deaths: 529 (563)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,239 (9,111)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 21,445 (21,225)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,444 (13,336)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 1,296,432 as of 3 January
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 21,313

Sunday update: Total York coronavirus cases top 9,000 – but infection rate falls

A further 210 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Sunday, 10 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 9,111 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,325.8 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,393 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 343 (32.7%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 618.7 new cases per 100,000 people, down from 626.3 yesterdat.

There have been one more coronavirus-related death in the York council area, and ten in the last seven days (up one or 11.1%).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 5 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 349 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 21,225  – an infection rate of 3,434.2 cases per 100K.

There are 1,270 cases in Ryedale (up 24), 3,385 in Selby (up 91), 5,429 in Harrogate (up 83), 2,867 in Hambleton (up 44), 4,457 in Scarborough (up 19), 1,738 in Richmondshire (up 40) and 2,079 in Craven (up 48).

There was one more coronavirus-related death reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 394 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,072,349 (3,017,409)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 54,940 (59,937)
• Total number UK deaths: 81,431 (80,868)
• Daily UK deaths: 563 (1,035)
• Confirmed cases in York: 9,111 (8,901)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 21,225 (20,876)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,336 (13,231)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 1,296,432 as of 3 January
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 21,313

Saturday update: More than 100 coronavirus patients in York NHS Trust hospitals

Another 176 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Saturday, 9 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 8,901 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,226.1 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,329 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 371 (38.7%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 626.3 new cases per 100,000 people (1,319 cases in the week to 4 January).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 4 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 316 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 20,876  – an infection rate of 3,377.7 cases per 100K.

There are 1,246 cases in Ryedale (up 32), 3,294 in Selby (up 36), 5,346 in Harrogate (up 110), 2,823 in Hambleton (up 41), 4,438 in Scarborough (up 46), 1,698 in Richmondshire (up 26) and 2,031 in Craven (up 25).

There was one more coronavirus-related death reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 393 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Fifteen coronavirus patients were admitted to the two York Trust hospitals today, and there are 111 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with seven on ventilation.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 3,017,409 (2,957,472)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 59,937 (68,053)
• Total number UK deaths: 80,868 (79,833)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,035 (1,325)
• Confirmed cases in York: 8,901 (8,725)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 20,876 (20,560)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,231 (13,145)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 1,296,432 as of 3 January

Friday update: Seven areas of York now have more than 50 coronavirus cases

A further 203 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Friday, 8 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 8,725 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,142.6 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,321 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 443 (50.5%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 626.3 new cases per 100,000 people (1,319 cases in the week to 4 January). That’s up from 321.4 in the previous seven days (677 cases in the week to 28 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 3 January:

Weekly data

Triage: As at 4 January there had been 290 Covid triages in the York area in the previous seven days. That’s up by 99 from the week before.

Exceedance: The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the number of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous six weeks and provides a red-amber-green rating to indicate if the trend is worsening. The rating for York is Red. It was Red last week.

Testing: As at 4 January, the seven-day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 only) was 13.74%. That’s up from 9.2% last week. The national and regional averages are 15.8% and 11.7% respectively.

Contact tracing: Since 28 May, 7,464 laboratory-confirmed Covid cases in York have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 6,556 of the cases have been completed (87.8%). Altogether 19,080 contacts have been identified and 13,356 of these have been traced (70%).

Cases in care homes: As at 7 January, there were 14 care homes in the York area with at least one case of Covid-19 affecting either a staff member or resident. The latest outbreak – ie two or more cases – was reported in one home on 7 January.

Cases in schools: In the seven days up to 3 January there were 104 children of primary and secondary school age who tested positive (across 40 different schools).

Deaths: In the ONS data up to 25 December, 218 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded as having occurred for York residents (109 in hospital, 91 in care homes, 12 at home and six in a hospice). That is seven more – all in hospital – than the previous week. The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 130.56, which is lower than the national average of 125.89.

Recovery: Between 13 April and 20 December, 276 York residents had recovered and been successfully discharged from York Hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to Covid-19 infection. Twelve people were discharged in the most recent week.

In North Yorkshire, there were 334 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 20,560  – an infection rate of 3,326.6 cases per 100K.

There are 1,214 cases in Ryedale (up 23), 3,258 in Selby (up 85), 5,236 in Harrogate (up 76), 2,782 in Hambleton (up 108), 4,392 in Scarborough (up 38), 1,672 in Richmondshire (up 27) and 2,006 in Craven (up 36).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 392 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,957,472 (2,889,419)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 68,053 (52,618)
• Total number UK deaths: 79,833 (78,508)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,325 (1,162)
• Confirmed cases in York: 8,725 (8,522)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 20,560 (20,226)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,145 (13,030)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 1,296,432 as of 3 January

Thursday update: Another 600+ coronavirus cases in York and North Yorkshire

Another 199 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Thursday, 7 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 8,522 – giving an overall infection rate of 4,046.2 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,281 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 488 (61.5%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 573.6 new cases per 100,000 people (1,208 cases in the week to 3 January). That’s up from 296.7 in the previous seven days (625 cases in the week to 27 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 2 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 419 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 20,226  – an infection rate of 3,272.5 cases per 100K.

There are 1,191 cases in Ryedale (up 18), 3,173 in Selby (up 78), 5,160 in Harrogate (up 120), 2,674 in Hambleton (up 59), 4,354 in Scarborough (up 66), 1,645 in Richmondshire (up 35) and 1,970 in Craven (up 82).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 390 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,889,419 (2,836,801)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 52,618 (62,322)
• Total number UK deaths: 78,508 (77,346)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,162 (1,041)
• Confirmed cases in York: 8,522 (8,323)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 20,226 (19,807)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 13,030 (12,908)
• People vaccinated – 1st dose: 1,296,432 as of 3 January

Wednesday update: Another sharp increase in coronavirus cases in York

A further 243 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Wednesday, 6 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 8,323 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,951.7 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,284 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 590 (85%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 530.3 new cases per 100,000 people (1,117 cases in the week to 2 January). That’s up from 265.9 in the previous seven days (560 cases in the week to 26 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 1 January:

In North Yorkshire, there were 454 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 19,807  – an infection rate of 3,204.7 cases per 100K.

There are 1,173 cases in Ryedale (up 17), 3,095 in Selby (up 70), 5,040 in Harrogate (up 157), 2,674 in Hambleton (up 83), 4,288 in Scarborough (up 46), 1,610 in Richmondshire (up 42) and 1,888 in Craven (up 39).

There were three more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 388 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,836,801 (2,774,479)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 62,322 (60,916)
• Total number UK deaths: 77,346 (76,305)
• Daily UK deaths: 1,041 (830)
• Confirmed cases in York: 8,323 (8,080)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 19,807 (19,353)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,908 (12,742)

Tuesday update: Another 189 coronavirus cases confirmed in York

A further 189 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Tuesday, 5 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 8,080 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,836.3 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,190 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 573 (92.9%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 496.6 new cases per 100,000 people (1,046 cases in the week to 1 January). That’s up from 236.4 in the previous seven days (498 cases in the week to 25 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 31 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 339 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 19,353  – an infection rate of 3,131.3 cases per 100K.

There are 1,156 cases in Ryedale (up 18), 3,025 in Selby (up 62), 4,883 in Harrogate (up 95), 2,591 in Hambleton (up 50), 4,242 in Scarborough (up 38), 1,568 in Richmondshire (up 29) and 1,888 in Craven (up 47).

There were no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 385 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,774,479 (2,713,563)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 60,916 (58,784)
• Total number UK deaths: 76,305 (75,431)
• Daily UK deaths: 830 (407)
• Confirmed cases in York: 8,080 (7,891)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 19,353 (19,014)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,742 (12,623)

Monday update: Nearly 700 new coronavirus cases in York and North Yorkshire

A further 173 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Monday, 4 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 7,891 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,746.6 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,124 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 523 (87%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 462.9 new cases per 100,000 people (975 cases in the week to 31 December). That’s up from 241.7 in the previous seven days (509 cases in the week to 24 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 30 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 523 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 19,014  – an infection rate of 3,076.4 cases per 100K.

There are 1,138 cases in Ryedale (up 26), 2,963 in Selby (up 89), 4,788 in Harrogate (up 141), 2,541 in Hambleton (up 70), 4,204 in Scarborough (up 86), 1,539 in Richmondshire (up 59) and 1,841 in Craven (up 52).

There were five more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 385 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Eight coronavirus patients were admitted to the two York Trust hospitals today, and there are 91 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with six on ventilation.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,713,563 (2,654,779)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 58,784 (54,990)
• Total number UK deaths: 75,431 (75,024)
• Daily UK deaths: 407 (454)
• Confirmed cases in York: 7,891 (7,718)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 19,014 (18,491)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,623 (12,491)

Sunday update: York records more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases in a week

Another 146 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Sunday, 3 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 7,718 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,664.5 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 1,050 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 501 (91.3%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 321.9 in the seven days to 28 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 29 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 287 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 18,491  – an infection rate of 2,991.8 cases per 100K.

There are 1,112 cases in Ryedale (up 22), 2,874 in Selby (up 25), 4,647 in Harrogate (up 72), 2,471 in Hambleton (up 56), 4,118 in Scarborough (up 36), 1,480 in Richmondshire (up 40) and 1,789 in Craven (up 36).

There were four more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 380 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,654,779 (2,599,789)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 54,990 (57,725)
• Total number UK deaths: 75,024 (74,570)
• Daily UK deaths: 454 (445)
• Confirmed cases in York: 7,572 (7,572)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 18,491 (18,204)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,491 (12,403)

Saturday update: 168 new coronavirus cases in York – and nearly 400 in North Yorkshire

A further 168 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Saturday, 2 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 7,572 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,595.1 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 958 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 414 (76.1%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 297.7 in the seven days to 27 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 28 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 391 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 18,204  – an infection rate of 2,945.4 cases per 100K.

There are 1,090 cases in Ryedale (up 33), 2,849 in Selby (up 68), 4,575 in Harrogate (up 95), 2,415 in Hambleton (up 37), 4,082 in Scarborough (up 91), 1,440 in Richmondshire (up 33) and 1,753 in Craven (up 34).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 376 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,599,789 (2,542,065)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 57,725 (53,285)
• Total number UK deaths: 74,570 (74,125)
• Daily UK deaths: 445 (613)
• Confirmed cases in York: 7,572 (7,404)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 18,204 (17,813)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,403 (12,295)

New Year’s Day update: York’s 7-day coronavirus rate tops 300

Another 163 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Friday, 1 January).

It takes the cumulative total to 7,404 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,515.4 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 878 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 372 (73.5%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 320.5 new cases per 100,000 people (675 cases in the week to 28 December). That’s up from 170.9 in the previous seven days (360 cases in the week to 21 December).

That’s the first time it’s been above 300 since 23 October.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 27 December:

Weekly data

Triage: As at 28 December there had been 191 Covid triages in the York area in the previous seven days. That’s up by 58 from the week before.

Exceedance: The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the number of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous six weeks and provides a red-amber-green rating to indicate if the trend is worsening. The rating for York is Red. It was Red last week.

Testing: As at 28 December, the seven-day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 only) was 9.2%. That’s up from 3.95% last week. The national and regional averages are 11.6% and 8.2% respectively.

Contact tracing: Since 28 May, 5,901 laboratory-confirmed Covid cases in York have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 5,181 of the cases have been completed (87.8%). Altogether 15,936 contacts have been identified and 10,397 of these have been traced (65.2%).

Cases in care homes: As at 29 December, there were five care homes in the York area with at least one case of Covid-19 affecting either a staff member or resident. The latest outbreak – ie two or more cases – was reported in two homes on 24 December.

Deaths: In the ONS data up to 18 December, 211 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded as having occurred for York residents (102 in hospital, 91 in care homes, 12 at home and six in a hospice). That is three more – all three in hospital – than the previous week. The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 100.18, which is lower than the national average of 125.89.

In North Yorkshire, there were 297 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 17,813  – an infection rate of 2,882.1 cases per 100K.

There are 1,057 cases in Ryedale (up 29), 2,781 in Selby (up 25), 4,480 in Harrogate (up 68), 2,378 in Hambleton (up 57), 3,991 in Scarborough (up 59), 1,407 in Richmondshire (up 26) and 1,719 in Craven (up 33).

There was one more coronavirus-related death reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 374 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,542,065 (2,488,780)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 53,285 (55,892)
• Total number UK deaths: 74,125 (73,512)
• Daily UK deaths: 613 (964)
• Confirmed cases in York: 7,404 (7,241)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 17,813 (17,516)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,295 (12,196)

New Year’s Eve update: More than 200 new coronavirus cases in York

A further 202 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Thursday, 31 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 7,241 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,438 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 793 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 350 (79%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 297.7 new cases per 100,000 people (627 cases in the week to 27 December). That’s up from 143.9 in the previous seven days (303 cases in the week to 20 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 26 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 344 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 17,516  – an infection rate of 2,834.1 cases per 100K.

There are 1,028 cases in Ryedale (up 29), 2,756 in Selby (up 39), 4,412 in Harrogate (up 101), 2,321 in Hambleton (up 49), 3,932 in Scarborough (up 51), 1,381 in Richmondshire (up 33) and 1,686 in Craven (up 42).

There were three more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 373 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Eight coronavirus patients were admitted to the two York Trust hospitals today, and there are 91 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with six on ventilation.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,488,780 (2,432,888)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 55,892 (50,023)
• Total number UK deaths: 73,512 (72,548)
• Daily UK deaths: 964 (981)
• Confirmed cases in York: 7,241 (7,039)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 17,516 (17,172)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,196 (12,091)

Wednesday update: Another big rise in coronavirus cases in York

A further 149 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Wednesday, 30 December) – the day before the city is moved in to Tier 3.

It takes the cumulative total to 7,039. The overall infection rate is not available today.

In the last seven days there have been 694 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 321 (86.1%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 264.9 new cases per 100,000 people (389 cases in the week to 26 December). That’s up from 240.7 in the previous seven days (507 cases in the week to 19 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 25 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 318 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 17,172. The infection rate is not available today.

There are 999 cases in Ryedale (up 20), 2,717 in Selby (up 55), 4,311 in Harrogate (up 53), 2,272 in Hambleton (up 61), 3,881 in Scarborough (up 62), 1,348 in Richmondshire (up 41) and 1,644 in Craven (up 26).

There were four more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 370 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,432,888 (2,382,865)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 50,023 (53,135)
• Total number UK deaths: 72,548 (71,567)
• Daily UK deaths: 981 (414)
• Confirmed cases in York: 7,039 (6,890)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 17,172 (16,854)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 12,091 (11,980)

Tuesday update: Another 100+ more coronavirus cases confirmed in York

Another 123 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Tuesday, 29 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,890. The overall infection rate is not available today.

In the last seven days there have been 617 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 289 (88.1%) week on week.

There’s a coronavirus rate in York of 240.2 per 100,000 people in the seven days to 24 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 24 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 258 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 16,854. The infection rate is not available today.

There are 979 cases in Ryedale (up 22), 2,662 in Selby (up 48), 4,258 in Harrogate (up 47), 2,211 in Hambleton (up 33), 3,819 in Scarborough (up 47), 1,307 in Richmondshire (up 39) and 1,618 in Craven (up 22).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 366 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,382,865 (2,329,730)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 53,135 (41,385)
• Total number UK deaths: 71,567 (71,109)
• Daily UK deaths: 414 (357)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,890 (6,767)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 16,854 (16,596)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,980 (11,885)

Monday update: York coronavirus cases continue to rise sharply

A further 99 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Monday, 28 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,767. The overall infection rate is not available today.

In the last seven days there have been 601 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 353 (142.3%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 196.1 per 100,000 people in the seven days to 22 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 23 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 193 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 16,596. The infection rate is not available today.

There are 957 cases in Ryedale (up 15), 2,614 in Selby (up 29), 4,211 in Harrogate (up 35), 2,178 in Hambleton (up 52), 3,772 in Scarborough (up 24), 1,268 in Richmondshire (up 28) and 1,596 in Craven (up ten).

There were no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 364 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,329,730 (2,288,345)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 41,385 (30,501)
• Total number UK deaths: 71,109 (70,752)
• Daily UK deaths: 357 (316)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,767 (6,668)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 16,596 (16,403)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,885 (11,777)

Sunday update: Seven areas of York now have 20+ coronavirus cases

A further 54 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Sunday, 27 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,668 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,165.9 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 549 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 329 (149.5%) week on week.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 22 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 115 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 16,403 – an infection rate of 2,654 cases per 100K.

There are 942 cases in Ryedale (up six), 2,585 in Selby (up 19), 4,176 in Harrogate (up 19), 2,126 in Hambleton (up 34), 3,748 in Scarborough (up 15), 1,240 in Richmondshire (up 13) and 1,586 in Craven (up nine).

There were three more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 364 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,288,345 (2,256,005)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 30,501 (34,693)
• Total number UK deaths: 70,752 (70,405)
• Daily UK deaths: 316 (210)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,668 (6,614)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 16,403 (16,288)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,777 (11,706)

Boxing Day update: 88 more coronavirus cases in York

There were 88 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Saturday, 26 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,614 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,140.3 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 544 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 353 (184.8%) week on week.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 21 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 184 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 16,288 – an infection rate of 2,635.4 cases per 100K.

There are 936 cases in Ryedale (up 33), 2,566 in Selby (up 24), 4,157 in Harrogate (up 30), 2,092 in Hambleton (up 33), 3,733 in Scarborough (up 39), 1,227 in Richmondshire (up 20) and 1,577 in Craven (up five).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 361 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Seven coronavirus patients were admitted to the two York Trust hospitals today, and there are 79 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with seven on ventilation.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,256,005 (2,221,312)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 34,693 (32,725)
• Total number UK deaths: 70,405 (70,195)
• Daily UK deaths: 210 (570)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,614 (6,526)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 16,288 (16,104)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,706 (11,607)

Christmas Day update: 78 more coronavirus cases in York

There were 78 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Friday, 25 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,526 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,098.5 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 506 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 344 (212.3%) week on week.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 19 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 195 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 16,104 – an infection rate of 2,605.6 cases per 100K.

There are 903 cases in Ryedale (up nine), 2,542 in Selby (up 17), 4,127 in Harrogate (up 37), 2,059 in Hambleton (up 47), 3,694 in Scarborough (up 56), 1,207 in Richmondshire (up 15) and 1,572 in Craven (up 14).

There was one more coronavirus-related death reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 359 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,221,312 (2,188,587)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 32,725 (39,036)
• Total number UK deaths: 70,195 (69,625)
• Daily UK deaths: 570 (574)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,526 (6,448)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 16,104 (15,909)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,607 (11,523)

Christmas Eve update: More than 100 new coronavirus cases in York

There were 103 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Thursday, 24 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,448 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,061.5 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 443 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 269 (154.6%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 115.4 in the seven days to 18 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 19 December:

Weekly data

Triage: As at 21 December there had been 133 Covid triages in the York area in the previous seven days. That’s up by 12 from the week before.

Exceedance: The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the number of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous six weeks and provides a red-amber-green rating to indicate if the trend is worsening. The rating for York is Red. It was Amber last week.

Testing: As at 21 December, the seven-day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 only) was 3.95%. That’s up from 2.87% last week. The national and regional averages are 9.4% and 5.6% respectively.

Contact tracing: Since 28 May, 5,208 laboratory-confirmed Covid cases in York have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 4,558 of the cases have been completed (87.5%). Altogether 14,240 contacts have been identified and 8,932 of these have been traced (62.7%).

Cases in care homes: As at 23 December, there were seven care homes in the York area with at least one case of Covid-19 affecting either a staff member or resident. The latest outbreak – ie two or more cases – was reported in one home on 23 December.

Cases in schools: In the seven days to 20 December, there were 23 children of primary and secondary school age who tested positive, across 16 schools.

Covid bed occupancy at York Hospital: As at 22 December, there were 39 confirmed Covid-19 patients in general and acute beds (down from 41 the week before). Five Covid patients and one suspected Covid patient were in the Intensive Treatment Unit (three last week). No patients had been admitted with coronavirus in the previous 24 hours.

Recovery from Covid-19: Between 13 April and 20 December, 276 York residents had recovered and been successfully discharged from York Hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to Covid-19 infection. Twelve people were discharged in the most recent week.

Deaths: In the ONS data up to 11 December, 208 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded as having occurred for York residents (99 in hospital, 91 in care homes, 12 at home and six in a hospice). That is three more – two in hospital and one in a hospice – than the previous week. The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 98.76, which is lower than the national average of 121.04.

In North Yorkshire, there were 193 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 15,909 – an infection rate of 2,574 cases per 100K.

There are 894 cases in Ryedale (up six), 2,525 in Selby (up 33), 4,090 in Harrogate (up 34), 2,012 in Hambleton (up 48), 3,638 in Scarborough (up 41), 1,192 in Richmondshire (up 17) and 1,558 in Craven (up 14).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 358 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,188,587 (2,149,551)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 39,036 (39,237)
• Total number UK deaths: 69,625 (69,051)
• Daily UK deaths: 574 (744)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,448 (6,345)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 15,909 (15,716)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,523 (11,272)

Wednesday update: 72 more coronavirus cases in York

There were 72 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Wednesday, 23 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,345 – giving an overall infection rate of 3,012.6 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 373 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 216 (137.6%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 125.8 new cases per 100,000 people (265 cases in the week to 19 December). That’s up from 63.6 in the previous seven days (134 cases in the week to 12 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 18 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 156 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 15,716 – an infection rate of 2,542.8 cases per 100K.

There are 888 cases in Ryedale (up 15), 2,492 in Selby (up 25), 4,056 in Harrogate (up 26), 1,964 in Hambleton (up 28), 3,597 in Scarborough (up 30), 1,175 in Richmondshire (up 17) and 1,544 in Craven (up 15).

There were three more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 356 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Nine coronavirus patients were admitted to the two York Trust hospitals today, and there are 74 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with six on ventilation.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,149,551 (2,110,314)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 39,237 (36,804)
• Total number UK deaths: 69,051 (68,307)
• Daily UK deaths: 744 (691)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,345 (6,273)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 15,716 (15,560)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,417 (11,272)

Tuesday update: More than 100 new coronavirus cases in York

There were 107 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Tuesday, 22 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,273 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,978.4 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 328 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 179 (120.1%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 115.4 new cases per 100,000 people (243 cases in the week to 18 December). That’s up from 65.5 in the previous seven days (138 cases in the week to 11 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 17 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 172 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 15,560 – an infection rate of 2,517.6 cases per 100K.

There are 873 cases in Ryedale (up 14), 2,467 in Selby (up 29), 4,030 in Harrogate (up 32), 1,936 in Hambleton (up 36), 3,567 in Scarborough (up 31), 1,158 in Richmondshire (up 15) and 1,529 in Craven (up 15).

There were eight more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 353 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Nine coronavirus patients were admitted to the two York Trust hospitals today, and there are 74 Covid-19 patients in hospital.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,110,314 (2,073,511)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 36,804 (33,364)
• Total number UK deaths: 68,307 (67,616)
• Daily UK deaths: 691 (215)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,273 (6,166)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 15,560 (15,388)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,272 (11,213)

Monday update: 47 more coronavirus cases in York

There were 47 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Monday, 21 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,166 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,927.6 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 248 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 104 (72.2%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 84.5 in the seven days to 15 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 16 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 190 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 15,388 – an infection rate of 2,489.8 cases per 100K.

There are 859 cases in Ryedale (up 17), 2,438 in Selby (up 28), 3,998 in Harrogate (up 31), 1,900 in Hambleton (up 28), 3,536 in Scarborough (up 61), 1,143 in Richmondshire (up 13) and 1,514 in Craven (up 12).

There were no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 345 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,073,511 (2,040,147)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 33,364 (35,928)
• Total number UK deaths: 67,616 (67,401)
• Daily UK deaths: 215 (326)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,166 (6,119)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 15,388 (15,198)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,213 (11,161)

Sunday update: A 50% increase in positive coronavirus tests in York

There were 49 coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Sunday, 20 December).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,119 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,905.3 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 220 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 74 (50.7%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 69.8 in the seven days to 14 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 15 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 113 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 15,198 – an infection rate of 2,459 cases per 100K.

There are 842 cases in Ryedale (up 11), 2,410 in Selby (up 20), 3,967 in Harrogate (up 13), 1,872 in Hambleton (up ten), 3,475 in Scarborough (up 33), 1,130 in Richmondshire (up ten) and 1,502 in Craven (up 16).

There were no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 345 across the trust (York and Scarborough Hospitals).

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,040,147 (2,004,219)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 35,928 (27,052)
• Total number UK deaths: 67,401 (67,075)
• Daily UK deaths: 326 (534)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,119 (6,070)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 15,198 (15,085)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,161 (11,119)

Saturday update: Sharp rise in coronavirus cases in York

There were 50 coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Saturday, 19 December) – the highest daily rise for a month.

The last time the city recorded more than 50 new cases in a day was on 19 November (54).

It takes the cumulative total to 6,070 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,882 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 191 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 49 (34.5%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 69.3 in the seven days to 13 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 14 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 90 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 15,085 – an infection rate of 2,440.7 cases per 100K.

There are 831 cases in Ryedale (up eight), 2,390 in Selby (up 10), 3,954 in Harrogate (up 15), 1,862 in Hambleton (up eight), 3,442 in Scarborough (up 37), 1,120 in Richmondshire (up five) and 1,486 in Craven (up seven).

There were five more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 345 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 2,004,219 (1,977,167)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 27,052 (28,507)
• Total number UK deaths: 67,075 (66,541)
• Daily UK deaths: 534 (532)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,070 (6,020)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 15,085 (14,995)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,119 (11,032)

Friday update: Four more coronavirus deaths in York NHS Trust

A further four Covid-19 deaths were reported in the York NHS Trust today (Friday, 18 December).

And another 15 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York. That takes the cumulative total to 6,020 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,858.3 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 162 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 14 (9.5%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 69.8 new cases per 100,000 people (147 cases in the week to 14 December). That’s up from 67.4 in the previous seven days (142 cases in the week to 7 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 13 December:

Weekly data

Triage: As at 14 December there had been 121 Covid triages in the York area in the previous seven days. That’s down by 12 from the week before.

Exceedance: The PHE ‘Exceedance’ rating compares the number of new cases over a 14 day period with the previous six weeks and provides a red-amber-green rating to indicate if the trend is worsening. The rating for York is Amber. It was Green last week.

Testing: The positivity rate in York had fallen since a peak of almost 18% in mid-October down to less than 2% in early December. As at 14 December, the seven-day positivity rate in York (Pillar 2 only) was 2.87%. That’s up from 1.95% last week. The national and regional averages are 8.1% and 6.5% respectively.

Contact tracing: Since 28 May, 4,866 laboratory-confirmed Covid cases in York have been uploaded into the NHS Test and Trace system and 4,298 of the cases have been completed (88.3%). Altogether 13,580 contacts have been identified and 8,339 of these have been traced (61.4%).

Cases in care homes: As at 16 December, there were two care homes in the York area with at least one case of Covid-19 affecting either a staff member or resident. The latest outbreak – ie two or more cases – was reported in one home on 16 December.

Cases in schools: In the seven days to 13 December, there were 11 children of primary and secondary school age who tested positive, across nine schools.

Covid bed occupancy at York Hospital: As at 16 December, there were 41 confirmed Covid-19 patients in general and acute beds (up from 31 the week before). Three Covid patients were in the Intensive Treatment Unit (three last week). No patients had been admitted with coronavirus in the previous 24 hours.

Recovery from Covid-19: Between 13 April and 13 December, 264 York residents had recovered and been successfully discharged from York Hospital after needing NHS care for symptoms linked to Covid-19 infection. Seven people were discharged in the most recent week.

Deaths: In the ONS data up to 4 December, 205 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded as having occurred for York residents (99 in hospital, 89 in care homes, 12 at home and five in a hospice). That is nine more – four in hospital, three in care homes, one at home, one in a hospice – than the previous week. The number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 97.33, which is lower than the national average of 116.54.

In North Yorkshire, there were 84 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,995 – an infection rate of 2,412.6 cases per 100K.

There are 823 cases in Ryedale (up two), 2,380 in Selby (up 13), 3,939 in Harrogate (up 11), 1,854 in Hambleton (up 12), 3,405 in Scarborough (up 32), 1,115 in Richmondshire (up seven) and 1,479 in Craven (up seven).

There were four more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That takes the total to 340 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,977,167 (1,948,660)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 28,507 (35,383)
• Total number UK deaths: 66,541 (66,052)
• Daily UK deaths: 532 (532)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,020 (6,005)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,995 (14,911)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 11,032 (10,958)

Thursday update: York surpasses total of 6,000 coronavirus cases

There were another 33 coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Wednesday, 16 December) – taking the city’s total over the 6,000 mark.

The cumulative total is now 6,005 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,851.1 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 174 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 38 (27.9%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 69.3 new cases per 100,000 people (146 cases in the week to 13 December). That’s up from 66.0 in the previous seven days (139 cases in the week to 5 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 12 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 81 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,911 – an infection rate of 2,412.6 cases per 100K.

There are 821 cases in Ryedale (up five), 2,367 in Selby (up 16), 3,928 in Harrogate (up 11), 1,842 in Hambleton (up six), 3,373 in Scarborough (up 32), 1,108 in Richmondshire (up one) and 1,472 in Craven (up ten).

There were no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 336 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,948,660 (1,913,277)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 35,383 (25,161)
• Total number UK deaths: 66,052 (65,520)
• Daily UK deaths: 532 (612)
• Confirmed cases in York: 6,005 (5,972)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,911 (14,830)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 10,958 (10,885)

Wednesday update: 27 more coronavirus cases in York

There were another 27 coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Wednesday, 16 December).

That takes the cumulative total to 5,972 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,835.5 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 157 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 20 (14.6%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 63.6 new cases per 100,000 people (134 cases in the week to 12 December). That’s up from 63.1 in the previous seven days (133 cases in the week to 5 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 11 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 176 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,830 – an infection rate of 2,399.5 cases per 100K.

There are 816 cases in Ryedale (up three), 2,351 in Selby (up 24), 3,917 in Harrogate (up 36), 1,836 in Hambleton (up 11), 3,341 in Scarborough (up 59), 1,107 in Richmondshire (up 30) and 1,462 in Craven (up 13).

There were two more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today. We don’t have a breakdown between York Hospital and Scarborough.

That takes the total to 336 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,913,277 (1,888,116)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 25,161 (18,450)
• Total number UK deaths: 65,520 (64,908)
• Daily UK deaths: 612 (506)
• Confirmed cases in York: 5,972 (5,945)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,830 (14,654)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 10,885 (10,840)

Tuesday update: Six more coronavirus deaths in the York NHS Trust

There were another six deaths reported at York NHS Trust today (Tuesday, 15 December).

And a further 27 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York.

That takes the cumulative total to 5,945 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,822.6 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 149 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 12 (8.8%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 65.5 new cases per 100,000 people (138 cases in the week to 11 December). That’s up from 61.2 in the previous seven days (129 cases in the week to 4 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 10 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 92 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,654 – an infection rate of 2,371 cases per 100K.

There are 813 cases in Ryedale (up five), 2,327 in Selby (up 13), 3,881 in Harrogate (up 18), 1,825 in Hambleton (up 11), 3,282 in Scarborough (up 37), 1,077 in Richmondshire (up one) and 1,449 in Craven (up seven).

There were six more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today. We don’t have a breakdown between York Hospital and Scarborough.

That leaves the total at 334 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,888,116 (1,869,666)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 18,450 (20,263)
• Total number UK deaths: 64,908 (64,402)
• Daily UK deaths: 506 (232)
• Confirmed cases in York: 5,945 (5,918)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,654 (14,562)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 10,840 (10,672)

Monday update: 19 more coronavirus cases in York

Another 19 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Monday, 14 December).

That takes the cumulative total to 5,918 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,809.8 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 144 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 16 (12.5%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 62.2 new cases per 100,000 people (131 cases in the week to 10 December). That’s down from 63.1 in the previous seven days (133 cases in the week to 3 December).

At the University of York, there were six individuals self isolating due to a positive Covid-19 test today. Since the previous update on Thursday it has been notified of no new cases.

At York St John University, there was one person self isolating due to a positive test today.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 9 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 69 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,562 – an infection rate of 2,356.1 cases per 100K.

There are 808 cases in Ryedale (up six), 2,314 in Selby (up 16), 3,863 in Harrogate (up 12), 1,814 in Hambleton (up eight), 3,245 in Scarborough (up 15), 1,076 in Richmondshire (up five) and 1,442 in Craven (up seven).

There was one more coronavirus-related death reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 328 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,869,666 (1,849,403)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 20,263 (18,447)
• Total number UK deaths: 64,402 (64,170)
• Daily UK deaths: 232 (144)
• Confirmed cases in York: 5,918 (5,899)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,562 (14,493)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 10,672 (10,672)

Sunday update: Another 20 coronavirus cases confirmed in York

Another 20 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Sunday, 13 December).

That takes the cumulative total to 5,899 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,800.8 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 146 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 25 (20.7%) week on week.

The rolling seven-day rate in York is 61.2 new cases per 100,000 people (129 cases in the week to 9 December). That’s down from 68.8 in the previous seven days (145 cases in the week to 2 December).

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 8 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 114 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,493 – an infection rate of 2,344.9 cases per 100K.

There are 802 cases in Ryedale (up five), 2,298 in Selby (up 15), 3,851 in Harrogate (up 29), 1,806 in Hambleton (up nine), 3,230 in Scarborough (up 39), 1,071 in Richmondshire (up seven) and 1,435 in Craven (up ten).

There were no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.

That leaves the total at 327 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,849,403 (1,830,956)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 18,447 (21,502)
• Total number UK deaths: 64,170 (64,026)
• Daily UK deaths: 144 (519)
• Confirmed cases in York: 5,899 (5,879)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,493 (14,379)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 10,672 (10,593)

Saturday update: 21 more coronavirus cases in York

A further 21 coronavirus cases were confirmed in York today (Saturday, 12 December).

That takes the cumulative total to 5,879 – giving an overall infection rate of 2,791.3 cases per 100,000 people.

In the last seven days there have been 142 positive Covid-19 tests in York – an increase of 17 (13.6%) week on week.

The latest validated data shows a coronavirus rate in York of 65 in the seven days to 6 December.

Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 7 December:

In North Yorkshire, there were 94 new coronavirus cases today, taking the cumulative total to 14,379 – an infection rate of 2,326.5 cases per 100K.

There are 797 cases in Ryedale (up eight), 2,283 in Selby (up 17), 3,822 in Harrogate (up 17), 1,797 in Hambleton (up seven), 3,191 in Scarborough (up 29), 1,064 in Richmondshire (up 12) and 1,425 in Craven (up four).

There was one more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today. We don’t know whether it occurred in York Hospital or Scarborough.

That takes the total to 327 across the trust.

Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

• Total of people tested positive in the UK: 1,830,956 (1,809,455)
• Daily total of people tested positive: 21,502 (21,672)
• Total number UK deaths: 64,026 (63,506)
• Daily UK deaths: 519 (424)
• Confirmed cases in York: 5,879 (5,858)
• Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 14,379 (14,285)
• Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 10,593 (10,526)