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Jun 2020
Last Updated: 23/06/2020
Harrogate care home coronavirus deaths reach 90
The care home data is from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and only accounts for deaths up until June 12.
Used swabs are deposited in a box to be sent off for testing
Care homes in Harrogate have reported another seven coronavirus deaths in a week, taking the total number to 90.
The care home data is from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and only accounts for deaths up until June 12.
As well as care homes, the data also revealed that seven Harrogate people have died in their homes, at a hospice, or in other communal establishments.
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It means that Harrogate District Hospital, which has confirmed 80 deaths as of yesterday, has reported fewer deaths than care homes even with the 10 day lag.
As of last Thursday, Harrogate District Hospital had also discharged 125 patients after treating them for coronavirus.
It follows the news yesterday that there had been 15 coronavirus deaths in the UK in all settings on one day, the lowest since lockdown started.
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