Harrogate District Hospital has confirmed that it has not treated any cases of Monkeypox.
The UK Health Security Agency has reported 172 cases of the virus in England so far.
The virus, which originated in Africa, causes a mild infection and is spread through contact with scabs on the skin, bedding and towels used by an infected person.
It can also be transmitted through coughs and sneezes from those who have been infected.
A spokesperson for Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust confirmed yesterday it had not treated any patient with the disease.
However, they added that the trust had taken precautions to prevent the spread of Monkeypox within its hospitals.
A spokesperson for the trust said:
“Monkeypox is quite difficult to pass on unless in close contact, and tends to happen through broken skin, although it can happen through a cough or sneeze if you are in close proximity.
“In this respect the same precautions that we introduced during the covid pandemic and that are still relevant for visitors to our hospital today are relevant for monkeypox — anyone visiting the hospital still wears a mask, washes/sanitises their hands frequently, and maintains social distancing where possible together with ensuring good ventilation.”
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Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency has not confirmed any cases of the virus within Yorkshire.
The public health body added on its website that the majority of cases confirmed had been found in gay and bisexual men. But it stressed that the disease is not sexually transmitted.
The UKHSA said:
Harrogate district hospitalisations and covid rate falls“The risk to the UK population remains low, but we are asking people to be alert to any new rashes or lesions, which would appear like spots, ulcers or blisters, on any part of their body.
“Although this advice applies to everyone, the majority of the cases identified to date have been among men who are gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men, so we are asking these people in particular to be aware of the symptoms, particularly if they have recently had a new sexual partner.”
The number of patients who tested positive for covid at Harrogate District Hospital has fallen.
Latest figures from Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust show 30 patients are currently being treated at the hospital – down on 34 last week.
Meanwhile, the district’s seven-day covid rate has also fallen to 1,175 cases per 100,000 people.
But this remains above the county-wide average which is 856 and the England rate of 873.
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UK Health Security Agency data shows the daily number positive covid cases yesterday was 158.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been reported at Harrogate hospital, according to NHS England figures.
The death toll at the hospital since March 2020 remains at 220.
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Latest government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average has risen to 1,088 per 100,000 people — slightly up on yesterday’s figure of 1,075.
It remains above the county average, which is 982, and the England rate of 998.
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 20.
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The Harrogate district has reported another 244 cases in to today’s UK Health Security Agency figures.
Latest government figures show that the district’s seven-day covid average has dropped to 1,060 per 100,000 people, down marginally on yesterday’s figure of 1,061.
However, it is above the county average, which is 970, and the England rate of 977.
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 20.
According to government figures, 106,292 booster or third jabs have been given in the Harrogate district, as of today.
A severe cold weather warning is in place for the Harrogate district from midnight tonight until Thursday.
With ice and snow possible, the UK Health Security Agency has encouraged people to stay warm and look out for those most at risk.
Many people in the district woke up to snow and ice today but temperatures are set to drop lower tonight to minus three degrees centigrade overnight.
Another photo of Middlesmoor this morning by Pierce Arhnöld,
The Met Office has warned that the north-east, north-west and Yorkshire and Humber regions will experience cold weather until midday on Thursday.
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Agostinho Sousa, a consultant in public health medicine at UKHSA, said:
“Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly for older people and those with heart and lung problems, as it increases the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.
“It’s important to check on those who are more vulnerable to cold weather, including older neighbours or relatives – especially those living alone or those who have serious illness.
“Remind them to heat their home to at least 18 Celsius, 64.4 Fahrenheit and to keep up to date with the forecast.”
Met Office chief meteorologist Neil Armstrong said:
Harrogate district covid rate sets new high as Omicron cases surge“This change is being brought on by a cold northerly flow, which brings with it the risk of some wintry showers in places in northern England, especially over high ground.
“Minimum temperatures over the next few days are expected to drop below freezing, heightening the risk of some ice formation.”
The Harrogate district’s covid rate is at its highest ever level as cases of Omicron continue to surge.
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.
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A further 158 cases were reported in today’s government figures.
Until today, the district had not appeared to have been affected by the rapid increase in infections that have hit other parts of the county.
Across the county, the average stands at 426 and the England rate has soared to 723.
Today’s figures also reveal more than 85,000 booster and third vaccines have been administered in the district.
UK Health Security Agency figures show that a total of 85,929 booster and third vaccines have been given so far.
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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.
Latest available figures show eight covid patients are being treated at Harrogate District Hospital.
More than half take-up booster jab in Harrogate districtMore than half of those eligible for a booster jab in the Harrogate district have had a vaccine, according to latest government figures.
UK Health Security Agency data shows that the percentage uptake for those aged 12 and over currently stands at 54%.
A total of 83,790 booster and third vaccines have been administered in the Harrogate district as of today.
Across the district, 2,327 booster jabs were given yesterday, as the vaccination programme is accelerated.
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Meanwhile, the Harrogate district has reported a further 137 covid cases, according to today’s government figures.
The Harrogate district’s covid rate has fallen to 377 infections per 100,000 people.
Across the county, the average stands at 372 and the England rate is 553.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
Latest available figures show eight covid patients are being treated at Harrogate District Hospital.
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Across the district, 2,380 booster jabs were given yesterday, as the vaccination programme is accelerated.
Today, staff at Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Showground confirmed it has expanded its capacity to 2,000 jabs a day.
UK Health Security Agency figures show that a total of 81,463 booster and third vaccines have been given in the district so far.
Meanwhile, the Harrogate district has reported a further 87 covid cases, according to today’s government figures.
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The Harrogate district’s covid rate has fallen to 378 infections per 100,000 people.
Across the county, the average stands at 368 and the England rate is 536.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
Latest available figures show nine covid patients are being treated at Harrogate District Hospital.
77,000 booster vaccines given so far in Harrogate districtMore than 77,000 booster and third vaccines have been administered in the Harrogate district, according to the latest government figures.
The government announced on Monday that all adults aged over-18 will be offered a booster jab before the end of this month in an effort to tackle the Omicron variant.
UK Health Security Agency figures show that a total of 77,256 booster and third vaccines have been given in the district so far.
Health bosses in Harrogate confirmed today that a vaccination centre will be set up at Harrogate District Hospital as part of the ongoing rollout of booster jabs.
It will provide another booster option for over-18s, who can currently receive jabs at the GP-run Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate and Ripon Races or one of several pharmacy sites in the district.
Meanwhile, the Harrogate district has reported a further 109 covid cases, according to today’s government figures.
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Weekly data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that five suspected cases of the Omicron variant have been reported in the district.
The Harrogate district’s covid rate now stands at 392 infections per 100,000 people.
Across the county, the average stands at 372 and the England rate is 521.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to NHS England.
Latest available figures show nine covid patients are being treated at Harrogate District Hospital.