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Mar 2021
Harrogate district records second lowest daily covid total in six months
Just five infections were reported by Public Health England today. Only one day in more than half a year has recorded a lower daily tally.
The Coronavirus testing site on Dragon Road, Harrogate.
The Harrogate district has recorded its second lowest daily number of covid infections in more than half a year.
Public Health England reported just five cases in today's figures.
Besides the four infections on 28 February, you have to go back to 13 September to find a lower daily figure.
It means the district’s seven-day rate of infection has fallen to 41 cases per 100,000 people.
The average in North Yorkshire stands at 46 and the national rate is 58.
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No further deaths from patients who tested positive for coronavirus have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital.
Meanwhile, people in the Harrogate district are receiving invitations for their second dose of a covid vaccine.
The Harrogate Spa Surgery website said it has started to invite patients for their second dose at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
It added that those expecting their second dose must have it at the same site that they received the first vaccine.
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