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Friday update: The latest figures for confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in York

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The latest update from Public Health England shows that there are another 11 confirmed coronavirus cases in York.

That takes the total to 282.

Today’s stats (Friday, 1 May) also showed an increase in North Yorkshire 0f 24 cases, bringing the total to 932.

Figures issued by NHS England today show the number of coronavirus-related deaths in York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust now stands at 124 – five more than the previous 24 hours.

But the trust was also very pleased to report that more than 235 of their patients who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have been discharged, on their road to recovery.

This covers both York and Scarborough hospitals.

Here are some of the key figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):

  • Total lab confirmed UK cases: 177,454 (171,253)
  • Daily lab confirmed UK cases: 6,201 (6,032)
  • Total number UK deaths: 27,510 (26,771)
  • Daily UK deaths: 739 (674)
  • Confirmed cases in York: 282 (271)
  • Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 932 (908)
  • Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 584 (567)
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