Harrogate district’s coronavirus cases since March pass 2,000

A further 60 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate District, according to Public Health England figures today.

It takes the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic up to 2,049.

It’s the second highest daily number of cases confirmed in the district so far in October.

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The highest figure came on October 4 when 67 cases tested positive. However, the number came after an IT error left many cases unreported.

Meanwhile, Harrogate District Hospital today recorded another coronavirus death.

According to NHS England figures, it takes the number of deaths at the hospital from patients who tested positive for coronavirus to 85.

The hospital recorded its first covid death in three weeks on October 22.

30 coronavirus cases confirmed in Harrogate district today

A further 30 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the Harrogate district in the last 24 hours.

It takes the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 1,835, according to Public Health England figures.

Meanwhile, a further 122 cases have been reported in the whole of North Yorkshire.

The number of coronavirus infections in the Harrogate district has increased sharply since the second wave of infections.

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The latest rolling seven-day average to October 18 shows the district has a rate of 160 per 100,000 people.

The figure is the third highest of the seven North Yorkshire district council areas, behind Craven on 172 and Selby on 177.

The first coronavirus death in three weeks was reported at Harrogate District Hospital today.

 

Covid infection rate falls marginally in Harrogate district

The rate of covid infections in Harrogate has fallen marginally, according to figures today.

North Yorkshire County Council revealed the seven-day rolling average to October 17 was 159 cases per 100,000 people.

This is down on 161 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to October 16.

Harrogate’s rate is the second highest of the seven district council areas in North Yorkshire. Selby’s is the highest at 179 cases per 100,000 people.

A further 41 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate district in the last 24 hours.

According to Public Health England figures, the increase takes the total number of cases in the district since the start of the pandemic to 1,761.

Another 164 cases have been confirmed county-wide, taking the total since the start of the pandemic to 6,134 in North Yorkshire.

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More than half of the cumulative total number of cases in the Harrogate district have occurred since the beginning of September.

Analysis of Public Health England data reveals the number of infections in the district has rocketed from 796 at the start of September to 1,720 yesterday.

 

Harrogate district covid rate rises to 158 per 100,000

The Harrogate district’s covid infection rate has risen to 157.9 per 100,000 people, it was revealed today.

The rate, which is based on a seven-day rolling average, is for the week to October 15.

It is marginally higher than the district’s seven-day rolling rate of 154 per 100,000 in the seven days to October 10.

Dr Lincoln Sargeant, director of public health at North Yorkshire County Council, gave the figure at a meeting of the North Yorkshire Outbreak Management Advisory Board.

It means the district has the second highest rate of the seven district council areas in North Yorkshire behind Selby, where the rate is 160. Scarborough has the lowest rate at 90.

The figure for Greater Manchester is 432.5.

Another 28 further coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district in the past 24 hours, according to Public Health England.

It takes the total amount of cases in the district since the start of the pandemic to 1,720.

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Dr Sargeant said last week the main cause of spread of infection in the county was between households.

He added there had been “very, very few” infections spread between customers in pubs and hospitality.

Forty new covid cases confirmed in Harrogate district

A further 40 people have tested positive for covid-19 in the Harrogate district since yesterday.

It brings the total number of cases with positive tests in the district to 1,598 since the start of the outbreak.

There have been no deaths of patients with coronavirus at Harrogate District Hospital since September 29, with the total during the pandemic standing at 83.

One further person was this week reported to have died in a care home in the district after being diagnosed with the virus.

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The latest statistics show Harrogate has the highest rate of infections in the seven districts in North Yorkshire.

Latest weekly figures showed 154 cases per 100,000 people in the district. This compares with 151 in Selby, 147 in Craven and 138 in Hambleton. Richmondshire recorded 104, Scarborough had 94 and Ryedale 89.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons this week the government would consider a district-by-district approach to its new tier system.

Today, the government announced Lancashire would be placed in the highest tier of restrictions – but remains in dispute with the leaders of Greater Manchester over introducing further limitations there.

Dr Lincoln Sargeant, director of public health for North Yorkshire, said the main cause of spread of coronavirus in the county was between households.

He said he supported the new tier system as it would help to tackle the spread in the county, but said there were “very few instances” of infection in hospitality.

Covid infections rise sharply in Harrogate district

A further 58 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, the highest daily increase in over a week.

It takes the total number of cases since the pandemic started to 1,558, according to Public Health England figures.

The figure is the highest daily increase since October 5 when 67 cases were confirmed. However, this was put down to an IT error which left thousands of cases across England unreported.

The number of deaths in care homes from coronavirus in the district has also increased. 

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According to Office for National Statistics data, one death was recorded in the week to October 10 taking the total to 112.

However, no covid deaths have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital since September 29.

Harrogate has the highest rate of infections in the seven districts in North Yorkshire.

Latest weekly figures showed 154 cases per 100,000 people in the district. This compares with 151 in Selby, 147 in Craven and 138 in Hambleton. Richmondshire recorded 104, Scarborough had 94 and Ryedale 89.

Building work on a new full-time covid testing site in Harrogate, in the Dragon Road car park, began today. It is due to open next week.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons this week the government would consider a district-by-district approach to its new tier system.

Meanwhile, Dr Lincoln Sargeant, director of public health for North Yorkshire, said the main cause of spread of coronavirus in the county was between households.

He said he supported the new tier system as it would help to tackle the spread in the county.

Dr Sargeant added that there were “very few instances” of infection in hospitality.

Harrogate covid group ‘still here to help’, says co-founder

A Harrogate social media group which gained thousands of followers at the start of lockdown “is still here for people”, says its co-founder.

Covid Co-Operation, a Facebook group founded in March, has more than 10,000 members helping to support people in the district throughout the crisis.

When it was set up, the group focused mainly on those who were vulnerable and needed to self-isolate by giving advice and support.

It also raised thousands of pounds for local charities as part of a crowdfunding appeal, with causes such as Harrogate Foodbank, IDAS and Hear to Help among those to benefit.

Now, nearly seven months into the pandemic, Susie Little, co-founder of the group, has said the group is operating differently.

She told the Stray Ferret:

“In hindsight, when you look back there was a significant amount of panic.

“I think it was a different level of panic, people did not really know what to do or where to turn.

“People were going into isolation and had not thought about how they were going to do their shopping.”

Susie says the group changed when restrictions relaxed over summer.

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Most posts are now about the daily figures and keeping people informed of the situation in the district.

Susie said:

“I’m starting to use the group as a means of getting figures over every day because the government stopped doing the daily conferences.

“I do get the feeling that people value the fact that any information that we have on our group is verified.”

Currently, Harrogate has the highest weekly case rate in the county with 116 per 100,000 people up to October 10.

But North Yorkshire has been placed in the lowest category in the government’s tier system this week, which means no additional restrictions will be imposed.

For Susie, the pandemic has been the most “significant event for a generation” and she says the group will continue to be there for people who need help or support as the crisis develops.

“We are still here, people should not hesitate to ask for help if they need it.”

37 further coronavirus cases in Harrogate district

A further 37 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Harrogate district, according to the latest Public Health England figures.

It takes the total number of cases in the district since the start of the pandemic to 1,473.

Meanwhile, 147 cases have been confirmed across North Yorkshire. The weekly rate for the county stands at 106 per 100,000 people, according to NHS Digital.

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The Harrogate district now has the highest weekly case rate in North Yorkshire, with 116 per 100,000 people in the week to October 10.

Yesterday, the district and wider county was placed under the lowest category of the government’s new three tier lockdown system.

It means the district continues to follow national restrictions, including the rule of six and 10pm curfew, but  no additional measures have been imposed.

The Stray Pets Rescue Club: Could you give one of these animals a happy home?

The Stray Pets Rescue Club is our monthly pet profile of animals in desperate need of a loving home. This month’s selected pooches are Gracie and Boki with the addition of a six-foot Boa constrictor, Sssirius, and adorable kitten, Rosie…

English Bulldog, Gracie 

Age: 5
Gracie’s story: Gracie was rescued by Saving Yorkshire Dogs. She was used for breeding to make money and was abandoned after reaching the maximum age for reproducing. Gracie has given birth to around 30 puppies in her lifetime. As a result, she has been left with a large caesarean scar.
Temperament: Despite her rough life, Gracie gets along very well with humans and other dogs and she loves to give slobbery kisses.
Ideal home: She loves her food a little too much, so be sure not to leave any sitting on tables or counters. She is also very strong to walk with on a collar and lead, so she is currently being trained to walk on a harness. She will not be rehomed with families who have cats or children under 10 years old.

To find out more about Gracie and the adoption process, you can visit Saving Yorkshire Dogs‘ website by clicking here or contact them on 07562 986101.


Boa constrictor, Sirius – ADOPTED

Age: 8
Sirius’ story: Sirius was named after the Harry Potter character and is a staggering 183cm in length (6ft). He was rescued by K’rescue Knaresborough and was covered in sores after coming into direct contact with an unprotected heated bulb which has been treated.
Temperament: Sirius arrived at the rescue as a cautious and very cage-defensive (protective of the enclosed area) individual. He has since become passive and extremely inquisitive through hours of taming sessions. With his good-hearted nature and beautiful colours and patterns, Sirius would make a fine pet for any reptile-loving family.
Ideal home: Sirius will require a large enclosure. As these snakes are typically nocturnal, a hiding area should be provided. His new home must include a water bowl and a protected heat bulb or heat mat. Reptiles are ectotherms; they acquire thermal energy from the environment. A thermometer must be used to check that the temperature is at 25 degrees and he must be fed a large thawed rat every two weeks.

To find out more about Sirius and the adoption process, you can visit K’rescue Knaresborough‘s Facebook page by clicking here or give them a call on 07837 445352.


Golden Retriever/Collie, Boki


Age: 5
Boki’s story: Boki was saved by Miss Mollies Rescue from Romania when he was a puppy. He was run over by a car and left on the side of the road when the rescue found him. He has since made a full recovery and is now looking for a permanent home.
Temperament: When he first arrived at the rescue, he was quite a nervous pooch and didn’t like to interact with people. But after years of TLC, he has blossomed into a sociable pet and is ready to find his forever family. He is clean, non-destructive and a gentle soul – perfect for a family with children.
Ideal home: Boki needs a home that already accommodates a canine to be his companion and somewhere with a regular routine in a quiet area.

To find out more about Boki and the adoption process, you can visit Miss Mollies Rescue‘s website by clicking here or call them on 07585 324172.

Kitten, Rosie – FOSTERED


Age: 10 months
Rosie’s story: Celia, who owns Harrogate Cat Rescue, found Rosie abandoned on the street with her kittens after their carer died. So, she took them into foster care, but noticed that Rosie’s breathing was louder than usual. After taking three doses of prescribed antibiotics with no improvement, she returned her to the vet. She was diagnosed with Laryngeal Hemiplegia, a disease which causes paralysis of the voice box (larynx). This is rare in cats and usually affects horses. Her illness has now lead to lung inflammation. She is currently taking steroids to reduce the inflammation. She now needs a long-term foster home and Harrogate Cat Rescue will cover her veterinary treatments.
Temperament: Rosie is the most sweet-tempered, affectionate girl who loves human company. She is very family-friendly and would make a wonderful companion. She still has a full life ahead of her and is looking for some tender, love and care.
Ideal home: She is after a long-term foster family (rather than adoptive) and all she needs is dust-free cat litter, as dust exacerbates her noisy breathing.

To find out more about  Rosie and the foster process, you can visit Harrogate Cat Rescue‘s website by clicking here or call Celia on 07305 332961.

The Stray Pets Rescue Club currently works with four different rescues on its monthly profiles; K’rescue Knaresborough, Miss Mollies Rescue, Saving Yorkshire Dogs and Harrogate Cat Rescue.

35 more coronavirus cases in Harrogate district

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

It takes the total number of cases in the district since the start of the pandemic to 1,337. The weekly case rate for the district stands at 120.6 per 100,000 population.

Meanwhile, county-wide a further 92 cases were confirmed, taking the total infections in North Yorkshire to 4,753.

It comes as North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum, which is a partnership of agencies that tackle emergencies, warned the county is at a “tipping point” amid increased cases earlier this week.

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Officials from the resilience forum expect Craven to be added to the government’s watchlist today after the district’s weekly case rate stands at 152.3.

Scarborough and Selby were added to the watchlist last month as “areas of concern”, but officials said the case rates in both districts have since decreased.

Dr Lincoln Sargeant, director of public health at North Yorkshire County Council, urged people to stick to the rules in order to keep cases down this weekend.

He said:

“I know that many people are making a concerted effort and I am grateful for their sacrifices but unfortunately not everyone is sticking to the guidance that we know makes the difference.

“This is not about blaming or finger wagging. This is about fighting the virus, supporting our businesses, keeping our schools open and saving lives. I want to be very clear that while many people experience minor symptoms, for some residents who become infected they will sadly not recover. We will see more lives lost and I appeal again for everyone to show real restraint to help avoid that.

“This weekend people may be tempted to get together or meet at pubs and other places in larger groups to socialise. covid-19 thrives on a crowd and is easily transmitted when your guard is down. Please play your part and protect your friends and family.”