Harrogate District Hospital has recorded another death from a patient who tested positive for coronavirus.
The hospital reported the death on Tuesday, according to NHS England figures. It takes the covid-related death toll at the hospital to 207.
Meanwhile, the number of patients who have tested positive for covid and being treated at the hospital has fallen to 20 – down by seven on last week.
Today’s figures from the UK Health Security Agency show that another 313 infections have been recorded in the Harrogate district.
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Government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average is 1,061 per 100,000 people, slightly down on yesterday’s figure of 1,078.
It remains above both the county average, which is 976, and the England rate which is 971.
The data also shows that 106,176 booster or third jabs have been given in the Harrogate district, as of today.
The Harrogate district’s covid rate has stabilised after another 285 cases were reported today.
Latest government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average has dropped to 1,078 per 100,000 people, up on yesterday’s figure of 1,074.
However, it is above the county average, which is 992, and the England rate of 972.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
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The number of positive covid patients currently being treated at the hospital stands at 27.
According to government figures, 106,142 booster or third jabs have been given in the Harrogate district, as of today.
Harrogate District Hospital has recorded another death from a patient who tested positive for coronavirus.
The hospital reported the death on Sunday, according to NHS England figures. It takes the covid-related death toll at the hospital to 206.
Today’s figures from the UK Health Security Agency show that another 282 infections have been recorded in the Harrogate district.
Meanwhile, government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average is 1,074 per 100,000 people, down on yesterday’s figure of 1,087.
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It remains above both the county average, which is 984, and the England rate which is 966.
The data also shows that 106,105 booster or third jabs have been given in the Harrogate district, as of today.
The Harrogate district’s covid rate has continued to fall but the number of patents in hospital who have tested positive for coronavirus has increased.
Latest government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average has dropped to 1,286 per 100,000 people, down on yesterday’s figure of 1,487.
It remains below both the county average, which is 1,243, and the England rate of 1,274.
However, latest figure show that the number of covid patients being treated at Harrogate District Hospital stands at 27 as of January 11.
The number is an increase from 23 on last week.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
According to government figures, 105,580 booster or third jabs have been given in the Harrogate district, as of today.
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Harrogate hospital covid death toll rises to 205
Harrogate District Hospital has recorded another death from a patient who tested positive for coronavirus.
The hospital reported the death on Tuesday, according to NHS England figures. It takes the covid-related death toll at the hospital to 205.
Today’s figures from the UK Health Security Agency show that another 326 infections have been recorded in the Harrogate district.
Meanwhile, government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average is 1,487 per 100,000 people, down on yesterday’s figure of 1,527.
It remains below both the county average, which is 1,475, and the England rate is also 1,475.
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The data also shows that 105,412 booster or third jabs have been given in the Harrogate district, as of today.
Today, health bosses in North Yorkshire have sought to address fears from people who are hesitant to get the vaccine, in particular pregnant women.
‘Super-volunteer’ George Simpson – who has given over 1,500 hours of his time to the Knaresborough vaccination centre programme since it began in March 2021. Homecare Pharmacy vaccinator Janice John (in pink vest). Chain Lane Community Hub director Sue Vasey.
Dr Cath Dixon, executive chair and clinical lead of the Yorkshire Health Network a Federation of the 17 GP practices in the Harrogate district, said:
“Getting a covid vaccine is one of the most important things a pregnant woman can do this year to keep herself and her baby as safe from this virus as possible.
“There is now extensive evidence to show that the vaccines are safe and that the risks posed by covid to mum and baby are far greater. If any mums-to-be are having doubts about vaccination, I would urge them to talk to their midwife or doctor.”
Meanwhile, Knaresborough covid vaccination centre, based at Chain Lane Community Hub, administered its 125,000th jab today.
Officials at the centre reported that 40,000 of its vaccines which were given in November and December alone.
Ripon firm Econ Engineering has paid tribute to its “much-loved” sales director Andrew Lupton, who has died.
In a statement this morning, Econ said Mr Lupton had died “suddenly and unexpectedly” yesterday.
Mr Lupton, 56, ran the second-generation family business alongside his brother and co-director Jonathan Lupton and finance director Bev Shepherd.
The statement added:
“His untimely death has come as a terrible shock, and will take some time for us to come to terms with.
“Our thoughts at this incredibly sad time go out to his family and all those who knew Andrew, either professionally or personally.
“Andrew worked with immense passion and enthusiasm. It was his drive and determination that helped grow Econ into the business it is today.”
The company has set up a JustGiving page in Mr Lupton’s memory for people to pay tribute. The money raised will go to Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity.
The JustGiving page says the intensive care unit at Harrogate District Hospital cared for Andrew in his final hours.
Econ is the UK’s leading manufacturer of gritters and highway maintenance vehicles.
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Harrogate hospital reports another covid death
Harrogate District Hospital has recorded another death from a patient who tested positive for covid.
According to NHS England data, the death was reported on January 5.
It means the death toll at the hospital from covid since March 2020 stands at 204.
Latest available figures show a total of 23 patients who tested positive for covid are currently being treated at Harrogate District Hospital.
The figure is almost three times as high it was mid-December when the Omicron variant was first detected in the district.
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Meanwhile, the Harrogate district’s covid rate continues to climb after another 347 infections were reported today.
Latest figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average stands at 1,507 per 100,000 people — a record high.
But it remains below both the county average, which stands at 1,623, and the England rate of 1,799.
Harrogate district covid rate continues to climbThe Harrogate district’s covid rate continues to climb after another 342 infections were reported today.
Latest figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average stands at 1,472 per 100,000 people — another record high.
But it remains below both the county average, which stands at 1,566, and the England rate of 1,769.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
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However, latest available figures show the number of covid patients being treated at Harrogate District Hospital has increased.
A total of 23 patients who tested positive for covid are currently in hospital.
The figure is almost three times as high it was mid-December when the Omicron variant was first detected in the district.
Meanwhile, the Stray Ferret reported yesterday that nearly 200 staff at Harrogate District Hospital are either absent with covid or self-isolating.
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Latest figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average stands at 1,434 per 100,000 people.
The number sets a new milestone for the district since data started to be reported in March 2020.
Meanwhile, across the county the average stands at 1,491 and the England rate is 1,686.
Daily figures from the UK Health Security Agency show that a further 285 infections have been recorded in the Harrogate district today.
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No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
However, latest available figures show the number of covid patients being treated at Harrogate District Hospital has increased.
A total of 23 patients who tested positive for covid are currently in hospital.
The figure is almost three times as it was mid-December when the Omicron variant was first detected in the district.
Only nine are receiving treatment for covid — the others were admitted for different reasons and just happen to have the virus.
Nearly 200 Harrogate hospital staff have covid or are isolatingHarrogate hospital bosses said today that 196 staff currently have covid or are isolating as cases of Omicron continue to surge in the district.
Steve Russell, chief executive of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, said rising infection rates were putting pressure on staff, but added that the trust had contingency plans in place to deal with the increase in absences.
Several hospital trusts across the country have been forced to declare a “critical incident” due to the number of staff who are ill or self-isolating with covid.
But Mr Russell told the Stray Ferret that Harrogate hospital has not declared such an incident.
He added that the hospital was still in a position to provide priority services, despite rising infection rates.
Mr Russell said:
“Rising covid infection rates amongst the public and NHS staff are certainly putting pressure on trusts around the country, including our own. However, we are continuing to provide priority services for our community and have not needed to declare a critical incident.
“There are just over 5,000 people employed at HDFT, and of these 126 colleagues are currently absent from work as they have caught covid and 70 are in self-isolation.
“Currently at Harrogate District Hospital there are 23 patients who have tested positive for covid and nine of these are primarily in hospital for treatment for the virus.”
Rising cases of the Omicron variant has forced staff at a number of NHS trusts in England into isolation, which has led to severe and unsafe shortages of workers.
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On Sunday, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust, which runs four hospitals in the county, declared a critical incident as it was unable to maintain safe staffing levels.
Since then, seven other hospital trusts have made a similar declaration including University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
In the Harrogate district, the surge in cases of Omicron has seen the seven-day covid rate increase to 1,357 per 100,000 people – the highest it has ever been since the start of the pandemic.
Steve Russell, chief executive of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Russell said that Harrogate hospital had contingency plans in place should staffing levels deteriorate further.
They include redeploying staff to services which require support and having dedicated staff who are prepared to take on additional shifts.
He said:
“The staff absences at the trust is creating pressure for our teams, for instance fewer nursing and medical staff means that whilst we are still able to treat our patients’ for their illness or condition and ensure their safety, we are sometimes not able to provide the level of holistic support that we would like.
“It is important that we do all we can to maintain our services so that our patients’ care is not disrupted and we have contingency plans in place should the level of absences continue to rise, for instance redeploying staff where needed or having dedicated staff who are prepared to take on additional shifts.
“Of course, depending upon staff absences, the situation may arise in the future where we need to prioritise acute care, which could impact upon admissions for operations, tests and outpatients appointments.”