Sunday update: Another 131 coronavirus cases confirmed in York
There were 131 more coronavirus cases confirmed in York today (Sunday, 18 October).
That takes the cumulative total to 2,686 – giving an overall infection rate of 1,275.3 cases per 100,000 people.
In the last seven days there have been 654 positive Covid-19 tests in York – which is up by 129 (24.6%).
Here are the new cases by area of York for the seven days to 13 October:
New coronavirus cases in York by area, 7 Days to 13 October
Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases by Middle Super Output Area. Seven day rates are expressed per 100,000 population. On a phone scroll horizontally to see all the data. Source| Area | Cases | 7 day rolling rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulford, Heslington & University | 147 | 1,532.8 | 70 (90.9%) |
| York City Centre | 40 | 296.8 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Tang Hall | 39 | 343.8 | 2 (5.4%) |
| Fulford Road & Clementhorpe | 35 | 265.8 | 11 (45.8%) |
| Heworth South & The Groves | 25 | 218.5 | -11 (-30.6%) |
| Strensall | 24 | 344.3 | 18 (300.0%) |
| Osbaldwick | 21 | 249.9 | 3 (16.7%) |
| Heworth North & Stockton | 20 | 205.7 | 2 (11.1%) |
| Acomb | 19 | 181.5 | 1 (5.6%) |
| Holgate West | 19 | 202.8 | 9 (90.0%) |
| Clifton North | 18 | 207.6 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Clifton Without & Skelton | 18 | 211.6 | -3 (-14.3%) |
| Rawcliffe & Clifton South | 17 | 202.2 | -5 (-22.7%) |
| Wigginton | 17 | 278.7 | 7 (70.0%) |
| Woodthorpe & Acomb Park | 17 | 182.0 | 4 (30.8%) |
| New Earswick | 16 | 278.2 | 7 (77.8%) |
| Dunnington, Elvington & Wheldrake | 15 | 231.5 | 7 (87.5%) |
| Huntington | 14 | 203.7 | 5 (55.6%) |
| South Bank & Dringhouses | 14 | 179.5 | -4 (-22.2%) |
| Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe | 13 | 156.7 | 8 (160.0%) |
| Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood | 13 | 140.9 | -3 (-18.7%) |
| Holgate East | 11 | 121.0 | -10 (-47.6%) |
| Poppleton, Rufforth & Askham | 11 | 172.6 | -7 (-38.9%) |
| Haxby | 8 | 139.3 | -7 (-46.7%) |
In North Yorkshire, there were 129 new confirmed Covid-19 cases today, taking the cumulative total to 5,853 – an infection rate of 947 cases per 100K.
There are 335 cases in Ryedale (up 12), 861 in Selby (up 23), 1,692 in Harrogate (up 55), 765 in Hambleton (up 16), 1,026 in Scarborough (up eight), 514 in Richmondshire (up five) and 660 in Craven (up ten).
There have been no more coronavirus-related deaths reported by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today.
That leaves the total at 223. At the weekends, we are unable to report whether these occurred at York or Scarborough Hospitals.
Here are the updated figures (yesterday’s numbers in brackets):
- Total of people tested positive in the UK: 722,409 (705,428)
- Daily total of people tested positive: 16,982 (16,171)
- Total number UK deaths: 43,646 (43,579)
- Daily UK deaths: 67 (150)
- Daily deaths in Yorkshire and the Humber: 12 (0)
- Confirmed cases in York: 2,686 (2,555)
- Confirmed cases in North Yorkshire: 5,853 (5,724)
- Confirmed cases in East Yorkshire: 3,062 (3,062)