Four positive cases of covid have been reported in the Harrogate district.
According to latest Public Health England figures, the total number of infections since last March stands at 7,737.
The daily number of cases reported is based on PCR and lateral flow tests returning positive results. However, if someone with a positive lateral flow test later has a negative result with a PCR test, the earlier result will be removed.
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Elsewhere, the district’s seven-day covid rate stands at 11 per 100,000 people.
In North Yorkshire, the average is 13 and the England rate is 22.
One covid case reported in Harrogate districtJust one positive case of covid have been reported in the Harrogate district.
According to latest Public Health England figures, the total number of infections since last March stands at 7,733.
Yesterday, the government has changed the way it records daily cases of coronavirus in England.
The daily number of cases reported is based on PCR and lateral flow tests returning positive results. However, if someone with a positive lateral flow test later has a negative result with a PCR test, the earlier result will be removed.
Meanwhile, no further deaths form patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.
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The death toll at the hospital remains at 179 since last March.
The last reported covid death at the hospital was on April 11.
Elsewhere, the district’s seven-day covid rate stands at 12 per 100,000 people.
In North Yorkshire, the average is 13 and the England rate is 22.
Total vaccine doses in Harrogate district near 170,000Nearly 170,000 covid vaccine doses have been given in the Harrogate district, according to the latest government figures.
Public Health England data show that a total of 168,858 have been given.
The number includes 104,487 first vaccines and 63,371 second jabs.
Figures show that first doses have steadily increased throughout this month, with the latest data showing 1,011 people received a first jab on May 19.
As demonstrated by the graph below, April saw the number of those receiving their first covid vaccine plateau due to a national shortage in supply.
First doses (green) and second doses (blue) of covid vaccines in the Harrogate district since December 2020. Data: Public Health England.
Since then, numbers have gradually increased and those in their 30s are now being invited to book their first appointment.
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Currently, those aged 32 and over are eligible to come forward for a vaccine.
It comes as two vaccination centres in the Harrogate district are set to close in August.
Both the Great Yorkshire Showground and Ripon Racecourse will close down. The two GP-led sites have administered more than 120,000 jabs so far.
However, the pharmacy sites in Knaresborough and Pateley Bridge will remain open.
Dr Ian Dilley, a GP partner at East Parade Surgery in Harrogate and clinical director of the Mowbray Square Primary Care Network, said earlier this week:
All Harrogate district social distancing planters and cones up for review“With the huge number of people now vaccinated in the local area, we feel August is an appropriate end date.
“We need to be mindful of the other pressures that will be placed on doctors’ surgeries as we head towards autumn and winter, and the annual flu vaccine campaigns that GP practices need to provide.
“We also need to enable our kind hosts at the Yorkshire Events Centre and Ripon Racecourse to provide their own events as restrictions continue to be eased and more public events are permitted.”
All street planters and cones used to promote social distancing in the Harrogate district are set to be reviewed next month.
North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) has confirmed that the measures will remain in place until the review, which is due to be held at the end of June.
It comes amid growing calls for their removal in the form of a petition and a group of businesses in Knaresborough.
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Those people believe that Harrogate and Knaresborough need parking spaces more than the social distancing enforcements as the lockdown eases.
The county council closed off parking bays in the towns at the start of the pandemic to give pedestrians more room to spread out.
Under the Government’s roadmap, all social distancing measures are set to be dropped on June 21. That is around the time NYCC will hold its review.
A council spokesperson said:
Three covid cases reported in Harrogate district“We can confirm all social distancing measures will be in place until the review at the end of June.
“We have met regularly with local councillors and representatives from the town council and chamber of trade over the past 12 months to ensure that the social distancing measures in place are appropriate.
“No businesses have sent us a request to remove them.”
Three positive cases of covid have been reported in the Harrogate district.
According to Public Health England figures, the total number of infections since last March stands at 7,732.
As of today, the Government has changed the way it records daily cases of coronavirus in England.
The daily number of cases reported is based on PCR and lateral flow tests returning positive results. However, if someone with a positive lateral flow test later has a negative result with a PCR test, the earlier result will be removed.
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Public Health England said on its website:
“The way cases are reported in England has changed. Reported cases are sometimes removed if subsequent tests are negative.
“This happens when cases identified through a positive rapid lateral flow test are followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests within three days that are all negative. These cases are now being removed daily.”
Meanwhile, no further deaths form patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.
The death toll at the hospital remains at 179 since last March.
The last reported covid death at the hospital was on April 11.
Just one covid case reported in Harrogate districtJust one covid case has been recorded in the Harrogate district, according to today’s Public Health England figures.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England figures.
The last covid death was confirmed in on April 11.
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It means the covid death toll at the hospital remains at 179.
Meanwhile, latest vaccination figures show 103,456 people in the district have received a first dose of a covid vaccine.
A total of 63,624 have had a second vaccine so far.
Elsewhere, the district’s seven-day covid rate has dropped to 13 infections per 100,000 people.
The North Yorkshire average is 15 and the England rate stands at 20.
The Red Lion at South Stainley to reopen with new name and ownersThe Red Lion pub on the A61 in South Stainley is to reopen on Wednesday under new owners and with a new name.
Partners Graham Usher and Matt Rose have bought the pub, which has been renamed The Inn South Stainley, reflecting its village location between Harrogate and Ripon.
For years, the pub was popular with families because of its Wacky Warehouse soft play area.
The previous owners of The Inn South Stainley, which closed in March last year, invested £1.5m on converting the original standalone building into eight bedrooms, refurbishing the interior and creating another four guest rooms on its first floor.
The venue will offer accommodation and serve gastro pub meals, drinks and snacks. It is planned to open the restaurant and function suite in July.
There are also plans for two teepees with fire pits in different parts of the inn’s extensive grounds, to host private functions, including private wedding parties.
On 36 bus route
The Inn South Stainley will be managed by Mr Usher and Mr Rose’s hospitality consultancy, Mattgray Hospitality.
Launched in January 2019, the business already operates Selby pubs The Castle Inn and the Drovers Arms.
To replicate their formula at South Stainley, the two men have brought with them the Drovers’ long-standing head chef, Shane White, and recruited Chris Lawton as general manager.
Mr Usher said the pub was “exactly what we were looking for”, adding:
“It had recently been refurbished to a very high standard and included guest rooms. And with the number 36 Ripon, Harrogate, Leeds bus stopping right outside, it’s ideal for staff and customers who want to leave the car at home.”
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Mr Rose said:
“Many people still call it by its previous name, The Red Lion, and talk about it being the place to go to eat and drink. Our intention is to make this well-known pub a must visit destination again for those who love great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere.”
More information about The Inn South Stainley is available here.
More than 100,000 people have first covid vaccine in Harrogate district
More than 100,000 people have received a first dose of a covid vaccine in the Harrogate district.
According to latest Public Health England figures, 101,976 people have had a first dose. The number represents 71% of people aged over 18 in the district.
A total of 61,863 people have had a second dose of a vaccine — 43% of over-18s.
Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate has dropped to 18 infections per 100,000 people.
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In North Yorkshire, the average is 17 and the England rate is 21.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.
It means the death toll at the hospital since last March remains at 179, according to NHS England figures.
The last covid death recorded at the hospital was on April 11.
Meanwhile, health officials warned today that North Yorkshire could face a fresh period of “turbulence” after a small number of cases of the Indian variant of covid had been confirmed in the county.
Louise Wallace, the county’s director of public health, told a North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum briefing today that cases of the B16172 variant had been identified, although she said she could not confirm how many or where.
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Ms Wallace said North Yorkshire was still “well prepared” to deal with any variants of concern and that the advice to residents remained the same.
She said:
“There have been a small number of cases of the Indian variant identified across North Yorkshire.
“As the public would expect, national Test and Trace and Public Health England have been working together to identify and follow up the cases and their contacts to minimise the risk of spread.
“Our public health advice remains the same whatever the variant of covid – continue with the basics of hands, face, space and fresh air, and meet people outside rather than inside as much as possible.”
Richard Webb, director of health and adult services at the county council, told today’s briefing that while infection rates remained low, the county should still expect some “turbulence” this summer as he urged people to take up their vaccine offer “to protect ourselves, our families and our communities”.
Just two covid cases in Harrogate districtJust two covid cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, according to today’s Public Health England figures.
It takes the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 7,741.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.
According to NHS England figures, the last covid death was recorded on April 11.
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The death toll at the hospital since last March remains at 179.
Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate has crept up to 21 infections per 100,000 people.
The North Yorkshire average is 20 and the England rate stands at 23.
Another five covid cases in Harrogate districtFive further covid cases have been reported in the Harrogate district, according to Public Health England figures.
It takes the total number of cases since last March to 7,729.
Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate stands at 18 per 100,000 people.
The North Yorkshire average is 20 and the England rate is currently 23.
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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 statistics, the death toll remains at 179.
The last reported death at the hospital was on April 11.