Harrogate hospital records further covid death

A further patient who tested positive for coronavirus has died at Harrogate District Hospital.

It takes the death toll at the hospital up to 142.

The death was recorded on February 9, according to NHS England figures.

It comes as statistics from the trust show that 65 patients are currently being treated for covid at the hospital.

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The hospital has also discharged a further 25 people in the last week.

Meanwhile, a further 32 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate district.

It takes the total number of cases since March to 6,960, according to today’s Public Health England figures.

The district’s covid rate has fallen to 121 per 100,000 people.

Elsewhere, the North Yorkshire average stands at 123 and the national rate is 186.

More than 1,000 coronavirus deaths in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire has recorded more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Latest figures make grim reading for those on the frontline leading the fight against the virus.

So far, 1,006 have people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the county.

Local health leaders revealed the news at a press briefing of the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum, a partnership of emergency agencies, today.

It also comes as the Harrogate district recorded just a further 18 coronavirus cases today. The daily figure has dropped significantly from early January.

The total number of reported coronavirus cases in the Harrogate district is now at 6,928.

As a result, the seven-day rate for the Harrogate district is now 121 while North Yorkshire’s rate as a whole is 123 per 100,000.

Harrogate District Hospital has not reported any coronavirus deaths today but reported one yesterday. 141 people have died after a positive test at the hospital so far.

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Richard Webb, the corporate director for health and adult services at North Yorkshire County Council, said:

“Today we are starting with another milestone, with the latest figures from yesterday. 1,006 people have died from coronavirus in North Yorkshire.

“We want to remember those 1,006 people and offer our condolences to their loved ones.

“While we are seeing improvements in infection rates they still remain high. The best way we can help those in the NHS is by following the hands, face, space guidance.”

Hospitals across North Yorkshire are still under more pressure now than at any point during the first wave of the pandemic.

There are 343 coronavirus patients across the county’s hospitals. 44 of those are in intensive care but there may be others on ventilators in general care.

Harrogate District Hospital currently has 61 coronavirus patients, which is a reduction of three patients from last week.

The hospital has been treating a record amount of covid patients.

David Mattinson, medical registrar on one of Harrogate District Hospital’s covid wards, tweeted recently that it had been “exceptionally busy” since Christmas and urged people to stay at home.

‘Really good progress’ as vaccine reaches 175,000 people

Local leaders of the coronavirus response have praised the progress made on vaccinations after North Yorkshire and York reached 175,000.

That number is just for the first doses. Some people have already had their second dose in our area.

It also comes as the vaccination teams expect to beat the government’s target to offer a vaccine to the over 70s this weekend, rather than next week.

Instead the vaccination teams will start to hand out the jab to the next cohort of those over 65-years-old from next week.

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While some have already had their second jabs they will be rolled out more widely in March, it was revealed in a coronavirus press briefing today.

Amanda Bloor, accountable officer for North Yorkshire CCG, told journalists:

“We are making really good progress with the vaccine. We have administered 175,000 first doses so far and some have had their second dose already.

“Massive thanks goes to the team behind the vaccination centres.

“We are confident that we will have offered all over 70s a vaccine by this weekend. If you have not had contact or you refused the vaccine and have now changed your mind then please get in touch.”

Those who are eligible for the vaccine can book an appointment through the national booking system at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.

Those who cannot book online can call a free 119 telephone number, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week. The national system allows patients to pick a convenient location and time.

Over 70s in Harrogate district urged to contact NHS for covid vaccine

Over 70s in the Harrogate District who have not been invited for their covid vaccination are being urged to come forward and arrange an appointment.

It comes as the health service is aiming to vaccinate all those in the top four priority groups by February 15.

North Yorkshire health officials have previously said that they were confident of achieving the target.

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Amanda Bloor, accountable officer at North Yorkshire CCG, said: 

“Healthcare colleagues across North Yorkshire and York and in the wider Humber, Coast and Vale area have been doing a fantastic job to vaccinate people in the first four priority groups, but we want to ensure that all those who are eligible, have been offered the jab.

“We know that people over 70 and those on the shielded patient list are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. It’s important they come forward if they haven’t had their vaccine yet.

“I urge everyone to check with their parents, grandparents, relatives, neighbours and friends who are 70 years old and over if they have been vaccinated. If they haven’t had the vaccine yet, please help them book an appointment as soon as possible. 

“If you have previously turned down the opportunity to get the vaccine but have changed your mind, please also come forward now. We are determined that nobody should be left behind.

“The vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you crucial protection against this virus.”

Those who are eligible for the vaccine can book an appointment through the national booking system at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.

Those who cannot book online can call a free 119 telephone number, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week. The national system allows patients to pick a convenient location and time.

Health bosses said those who receive a letter from the NHS to book with the national system, but already have an appointment booked with their local GP practice, should ignore the letter and keep the existing appointment.

Vaccinations are currently being offered at the Yorkshire Events Centre, Askham Bar in York and at Elland Road in Leeds.

Harrogate district records 26 further coronavirus cases

A further 26 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, according to Public Health England figures.

It takes the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 6,910.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 123 per 100,000 people.

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The North Yorkshire average stands at 121, while the England rate is 193.

A further death of a patient who tested positive for coronavirus has been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.

The death was recorded on February 8, according to NHS England figures.

It takes the death toll at the hospital since March to 141.

Harrogate hospital records another coronavirus death

Harrogate District Hospital has reported another death from a patient who tested positive for coronavirus.

According to NHS England figures, the death was recorded on February 7.

It takes the death toll at the hospital since the start of the pandemic to 140.

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Meanwhile, the district has had a further 17 coronavirus cases confirmed.

Public Health England figures today show the total number of cases since March have increased to 6,884.

The district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 139 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire rate currently stands at 127, while the England average is 201.

Harrogate district records 18 further covid cases

The Harrogate District has recorded a further 18 covid cases, according to today’s Public Health England figures.

It takes the total number of cases since March to 6,867.

A further patient who tested positive for coronavirus has died at Harrogate District Hospital.

The latest death was recorded on February 5, according to NHS England figures.

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It takes the total covid-related deaths at the hospital this week to 10 and the death toll since the start of the pandemic to 139.

Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 151 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average stands at 135, while the national rate is 211.

Two further covid deaths at Harrogate hospital

Two further covid deaths have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.

Both deaths were recorded yesterday (February 5), according to NHS England figures.

It brings the number of covid-related deaths at the hospital this week to nine, and the total since the start of the pandemic to 138.

Meanwhile, a further 37 covid cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district.

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Public Health England figures today show the total number of cases since March has increased to 6,849.

Elsewhere, the district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 155 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average stands at 140, while the national rate is 221.

Harrogate district records another 35 covid cases

A further 35 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, according to today’s Public Health England figures.

It takes the total number of cases since March to 6,812.

Meanwhile, Harrogate District Hospital has recorded another covid death. NHS England figures show the death was reported on February 3.

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The death toll at the hospital since the start of the pandemic now stands at 136.

The hospital has also discharged a further 28 patients this past week. In total, 461 patients diagnosed with coronavirus have been discharged since March.

Elsewhere, the district’s seven-day coronavirus rate has fallen to 164 per 100,000 people. The North Yorkshire average stands at 145, while the England rate is now at 231.

Six covid deaths at Harrogate hospital this week

Two more patients who tested positive for covid have died at Harrogate District Hospital, it was revealed today.

Both deaths were recorded on Tuesday, according to NHS England figures.

It brings the number of covid-related deaths at the hospital this week to six, and the total since the start of the pandemic to 135.

There are currently 65 covid patients being treated in Harrogate hospital — the highest ever figure.

However, Public Health England reported just 17 new infections in the Harrogate district today.

It is one of the lowest daily totals so far this year.

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The figure takes the total number of cases since March to 6,777.

The district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 177 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average has also dropped to 153, while the England rate stands at 243.

Killinghall and Hampsthwaite remains the area in the district with the highest number of covid cases in the past seven days, with 32 reported.