114 covid cases in Harrogate district as rate increases

The Harrogate district reported another 109 cases of covid today, according to latest Public Health England figures.

The infection rate has increased slightly to 571 per 100,000 people — the highest in the county, but lower than the 740 mark achieved on October 16.

The county average is 500 and the England rate stands at 412.

No further covid deaths have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to latest NHS England figures.

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However, the hospital was treating 25 covid patients as of Monday — a rise from 19 on last week.

Today, health officials said they were unable to open walk-in vaccine clinics as centres in the Harrogate district were already at full capacity.

Harrogate district covid rate reaches another record high

The Harrogate district’s seven-day covid rate has reached another record high.

The average now stands at 591 infections per 100,000 peoples and surpasses the last high of 585, which was reported in September.

North Yorkshire’s rate stands at 444 and the England average is 341.

Meanwhile, the Harrogate district has reported another 114 daily covid infections, according to Public Health England figures.

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Hospitalisations have increased at Harrogate District Hospital, with 13 covid-positive patients receiving treatment – a rise of three on last week.

No further deaths from patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been recorded at Harrogate District Hospital.

Elsewhere, 129,376 people have received a first covid vaccine in the Harrogate district and 120,863 have had a second dose.

Another 157 covid infections in Harrogate district

The Harrogate district’s seven-day covid rate continues to rise as another 157 daily infections have been reported.

According to latest Public Health England figures, the district average has increased to 574 cases per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire rate stands at 473 and the England average is 340.

However, hospitalisations remain much lower than previous waves with 10 covid-positive patients receiving treatment in Harrogate District Hospital as of last Wednesday.

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No further deaths from patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been recorded at Harrogate District Hospital.

Elsewhere, 128,230 people have received a first covid vaccine in the Harrogate district and 120,433 have had a second dose.

Harrogate district covid rate hits new record high

The Harrogate district’s seven-day covid rate has reached its highest level since the start of the covid pandemic.

Latest figures show the rate has increased to 545 cases per 100,000 people, surpassing the previous high of 534, which occurred in July.

The national average is 332.

Another 118 infections were reported in the district today by Public Health England.

However, hospitalisations remain much lower than previous waves with 10 covid-positive patients receiving treatment in Harrogate District Hospital as of last Wednesday

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No further deaths from patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been recorded at Harrogate District Hospital.

Elsewhere, 128,131 people have received a first covid vaccine in the Harrogate district and 120,309 have had a second dose.

Harrogate district covid rate at highest ever

Harrogate’s coronavirus infection rate is rising sharply and has equalled record levels – but hospitalisations and deaths remain low.

The borough’s weekly rate per 100,000 people is currently at 534 – higher than any other area in North Yorkshire and equal to its previous record in July.

However, hospitalisations remain much lower than previous waves with 10 covid-positive patients receiving treatment in Harrogate District Hospital as of last Wednesday.

The hospital is also reporting fewer deaths, although there has been a slight increase in recent weeks with the latest death coming on Wednesday last week when the hospital’s toll since the pandemic began reached 188.

Elsewhere in North Yorkshire, Selby has the second highest infection rate at 470, followed by Scarborough at 440, Hambleton at 421, Craven at 373, Ryedale at 327 and Richmondshire at 289.

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The North Yorkshire average is 437 and the average figure for England is 327.

166 infections reported today

A further 166 covid cases have been reported in the Harrogate district today, according to latest Public Health England figures.

The rise in cases comes as health officials last week announced Ripon racecourse will reopen as a covid vaccination centre.

Knaresborough and Pateley Bridge also have pharmacy-run sites offering booster jabs and vaccines but the full list of sites where the jabs will be delivered in the Harrogate district has yet to be revealed.

The rollout of third doses to around 30 million people across the UK is now underway.

Those eligible for the booster jabs include over-50s, younger adults with health conditions and frontline health and care workers.

Patients will be invited on a priority basis and they have been urged not to contact the NHS, but to wait to hear from the health service.

According to latest NHS figures, a total of 128,131 people in the Harrogate district have now received their first vaccine dose and 120,309 people their second.

Figures for third doses are not yet available.

Harrogate district covid rate increases for sixth day in a row

The Harrogate district’s coronavirus infection rate has risen for six days in a row for the first time since last month, latest figures show.

The borough’s weekly rate has now climbed to 346 cases per 100,000 people in the first significant increase since mid-July when it reached record levels of 533.

After peaking at these heights, the rate fell steadily then “plateaued” around the 270 mark before this latest increase.

It comes as Harrogate hospital last week reported the death of a coronavirus patient for the first time in more than four months. 

The death was reported on August 16 and brought the hospital’s toll since the pandemic began up to 180.

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Meanwhile, government guidelines on self-isolating have now changed with people who have been fully vaccinated no longer needing to self-isolate 14 days after their second dose.

Richard Flinton, chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council, said: 

“Despite the lifting of some restrictions on self-isolating, we ask that people are still mindful of others and remember the guidance that is still in place.

“This includes self-isolating and getting a PCR test if you have any Covid symptoms – even if you have had both doses of the vaccine – and continuing with basic but important hygiene measures such as hand washing.”

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“In North Yorkshire, 514,000 people have now had their second dose of the vaccine and 75 per cent of 18 to 29 year olds have had their first dose of the vaccine.

“The vaccination of 16 and 17 year olds has also now begun with 18% in the county already vaccinated with their first dose. This is great progress and we hope to see this number climb even higher as weeks go on.”

Elsewhere in North Yorkshire, Ryedale has the highest weekly infection rate with 377 cases per 100,000 people, while Hambleton has the lowest in the county at 230.

Harrogate district records highest covid rate since start of pandemic

The Harrogate district has recorded its highest covid rate since the start of the pandemic.

Today’s figure shows that the district has a seven-day average of 509 infections per 100,000 people.

It has surpassed the seven-day average of 497 that was recorded on January 7.

The overall North Yorkshire rate stands at 570 and the England average is 520.

Another 118 infections were recorded in the district today by Public Health England.

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However, no covid-related deaths have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital in more than three months.

NHS England figures show that the covid death toll at the hospital since March 2020 remains at 179.

Latest statistics show that the hospital is treating five patients who tested positive for covid.

So far, 121,974 people have received a first covid vaccine in the Harrogate district and 101,048 have had a second dose.

Freedom Day sees Harrogate district covid rate close to record high

The Harrogate district’s covid infection rate is on course to reach record levels this month, as almost all legal restrictions on social contact are lifted.

Social distancing rules which have governed people’s lives for over a year have finally ended today, with face masks no longer mandatory in shops and on public transport, limits on gathering gone and the work from home guidance ended.

Nightclubs, theatres and restaurants can also fully reopen, while pubs are no longer restricted to table service only.

But with covid cases continuing to soar, there are renewed warnings about pressures on key sectors of the economy and the NHS.

The weekly rate of infections in the Harrogate district currently stands at 495 cases per 100,000 people and appears certain to pass the previous peak of 497 in January.

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Meanwhile, today’s Public Health England figures showed a further 103 cases have been reported across the district.

Just five hospital patients

But the number of people currently in hospital with covid is nowhere near the levels from previous peaks – with just five patients in Harrogate as of last Wednesday.

There has also not been a virus-related death at the district hospital in more than three months.

With vaccines providing protection against serious illness, the effects of the virus are very different this time round. But the big unknown is how far this rise in cases will go before the virus slows down or goes into reverse.

Richard Flinton, chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council, said in a letter to residents last week that although restrictions were ending, people should still “act responsibly” as he also encouraged the continued wearing of face coverings in busy spaces.

He said: 

“I can sum up our approach in two words: respect and protect. We can show respect for and offer protection to ourselves and those around us by continuing to do the simple things.

“Please continue to wear your face covering in crowded spaces outdoors or indoors.

“Businesses and shops need to do all they can to protect their staff, as well as customers. They don’t want to have to close because staff are self-isolating, so wearing a facemask not only protects you, it protects other people and supports local business.

“Likewise with social distancing, some people may not feel as confident as you, so giving them space is important. Regular hand washing and sticking to well-ventilated places remains important, too.

“Above all else, it is crucial that you have your vaccination. Get your first jab as soon as you’re able – and make sure you get your second jab, too. That continues to be our best line of defence.”

Harrogate district covid rate at highest since January

The Harrogate district’s covid infection rate is at its highest level since January, according to latest figures.

Currently, the district’s average cases per 100,000 people stands at 303 – the most it has been since January 17.

The district also has the highest seven-day covid rate in North Yorkshire. Craven is the second highest with 273, while the lowest is Ryedale with 161.

The North Yorkshire average is 248 and the England rate is 246.

A further 82 cases of covid have been recorded in the Harrogate district, according to latest Public Health England statistics.

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It takes the total number of infections in the district since last March to 8,855.

Meanwhile, a total of 215,246 vaccination have been given across the district so far.

This includes 118,142 first doses and 97,104 second doses.

Latest government figures show that two patients are currently being treated for covid in Harrogate District Hospital.

However, no covid-related deaths have been recorded at the hospital since April 11.

It means the death toll at the hospital remains at 179, according to NHS England figures.

Harrogate district covid rate reaches four-month high

The Harrogate district’s seven-day covid rate of infection has surpassed 100 per 100,000 people for the first time in four months.

Currently, the average stands at 103 — the first time since February 10 that it has been as high.

Elsewhere, the North Yorkshire rate is 93 and the England average is 112.

A further 39 covid cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district today.

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According to Public Health England figures, it takes the total number of infections since last March to 8,170.

The figure is another four-month high for daily cases in the district, with the last highest reported on February 1, when 51 were recorded.

However, no covid-related deaths have been confirmed at Harrogate District Hospital since April 11.

The death toll at the hospital since the pandemic started remains at 179.