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04

Feb 2021

Health
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Six covid deaths at Harrogate hospital this week

Published: 4 Feb 2021, 16:54 GMT

Updated: 4 Feb 2021, 16:59 GMT

by Calvin Robinson

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The hospital is currently treating 65 covid patients, which is more than ever. However, just 17 new infections in the district were reported today by Public Health England.

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Two more patients who tested positive for covid have died at Harrogate District Hospital, it was revealed today.

Both deaths were recorded on Tuesday, according to NHS England figures.

It brings the number of covid-related deaths at the hospital this week to six, and the total since the start of the pandemic to 135.

There are currently 65 covid patients being treated in Harrogate hospital — the highest ever figure.

However, Public Health England reported just 17 new infections in the Harrogate district today.

It is one of the lowest daily totals so far this year.



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The figure takes the total number of cases since March to 6,777.

The district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 177 per 100,000 people.

The North Yorkshire average has also dropped to 153, while the England rate stands at 243.

Killinghall and Hampsthwaite remains the area in the district with the highest number of covid cases in the past seven days, with 32 reported.