Three covid cases reported in Harrogate district

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 district

Just 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 owners

The 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 district

Just 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 district

Five 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.

Five further cases of covid in Harrogate district

Another five covid cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district.

According to Public Health England figures, it takes the total number of cases since last March to 7,724.

It comes as a case of the Indian variant of covid was recorded in York, reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The district’s seven-day covid rate has increased to 18 per 100,000 people.

Elsewhere, the North Yorkshire average is 23 and the England rate is 24.

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Meanwhile, 99,494 people have had a first dose of a covid vaccine in the Harrogate district – an increase of 591 on last week

According to NHS England statistics, 50,031 people have had a second dose.

It means that 149,525 doses have been given in total in the district.

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

The last covid death reported at the hospital was on April 11. The death toll remains at 179 since the start of the pandemic.

Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel

Good morning and welcome back to our updates every 15 minutes and a list of all the temporary traffic lights that could delay you today.

It’s Connor here today. If you see anything, and it is safe to do so, please give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media.

These blogs, brought to you by The HACS Group, are keeping you updated as the district’s roads get busier.

9am – Full Update 

Roads

That’s all from me this morning. Leah will be back from 6.30am tomorrow. The roads are starting to become quite busy with plenty of temporary lights to watch out for, where congestion is particularly bad. Here are the traffic hot spots:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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8.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are starting to become quite busy with plenty of temporary lights to watch out for, where congestion is particularly bad. Here are the traffic hot spots:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

8.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are starting to become quite busy with plenty of temporary lights to watch out for, where congestion is particularly bad. Here are the traffic hot spots:

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

8.15am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are starting to become quite busy this morning but there are no traffic hot spots to report yet. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for and some congestion is already building up in those areas.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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8am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are starting to become quite busy this morning but there are no traffic hot spots to report yet. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for and some congestion is already building up in those areas.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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7.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are starting to become quite busy this morning but there are no traffic hot spots to report yet. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for and some congestion is already building up in those areas.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

7.30am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning without any traffic hotspots to report. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for and some congestion is already building up in those areas.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

7.15am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning without any traffic hotspots to report. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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7am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning without any traffic hotspots to report. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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6.45am – Full Update 

Roads

The roads are looking clear so far this morning without any traffic hotspots to report. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Buses

6.30am – Full Update 

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The roads are looking clear so far this morning without any traffic hotspots to report. However there are plenty of temporary lights to watch out for.

Temporary traffic lights are in place here:

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Another seven covid cases in Harrogate district

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

The district’s seven-day average covid rate stands at 15 infections per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average is 22 and the England rate is 23.

No further covid deaths have been recorded at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England statistics.

The last death from a patient who tested positive for covid was reported at the hospital on April 11.

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The death toll at the hospital remains at 179 since the start of the pandemic.

Meanwhile, North Yorkshire health officials have warned the county will have to stay on high alert over covid for at least another year as the virus “won’t just evaporate suddenly” this summer.

Speaking at a briefing today, Richard Webb, director of health and adult services at the county council, said while there was a “growing sense of optimism” in the lifting of lockdown restrictions, the threat of new variants and need for booster vaccines meant the pandemic was far from over.

He told North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum:

“Pandemics don’t just go away – the thinking globally is they tend to take two to three years to work their way through..

“We are already talking about boosters… and we will continue to have isolated outbreaks in workplaces or schools. We may also have situations where we have new variants and have to do surge testing.

“There is a growing sense of optimism, however, we will still have to be on a high level of alert for probably the next 12 months.”

Additional reporting by Jacob Webster, of the Local Democracy Reporting Service

Image Gallery: the night thunder and lightning struck the Harrogate district

Storms kept many of us awake last night as thunder and lightning struck the Harrogate district at about midnight.

We asked our readers to send us their images and videos of last night’s weather.

This photo was sent in by reader Elaine Alder.

David Hodgson caught this shot of a lightning bolt above nearby houses.

Kaizer Herrington took this just before midnight last night as lightning hit Starbeck.

Scott Lambert watched the lightning as it crashed over Harlow Carr last night.

This one kept Danni Greig awake last night!