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Jun 2021
Twenty-six covid cases in Harrogate district as rates climb
The district’s seven-day covid rate continues to climb slowly to 81 infections per 100,000 people. The North Yorkshire rate is 76 and the England average stands at 97.
Twenty-six covid cases have been reported in the Harrogate district in the last 24 hours by Public Health England.
No further deaths from patients who tested positive for covid have been reported at Harrogate District Hospital — but the hospital recently admitted its first covid patient for several weeks.
NHS England figures show the last death was reported in April and the total number of covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic remains at 179.
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Meanwhile, the Harrogate district’s seven-day covid rate continues to climb slowly.
Latest figures show the seven-day average in the district stands at 81 infections per 100,000 people.
The North Yorkshire rate is 76 and the England average stands at 97.
Speaking last week, Richard Flinton, chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council, told a North Yorkshire Resilience Forum press briefing:
“We find ourselves remaining on step three of the government’s road map out of pandemic restrictions, with step four delayed for a month.
“We can see the sense in this when we consider cases across North Yorkshire almost doubled in the last week to 45 per 100,000. While none of us wanted this delay, we must respond, as before, with confidence and care for each other.
“Be confident in the vaccine. Please, when offered your first or second jab, take it. This is our best defence against Covid-19. Also keep practising the basics – hands, face, space and fresh air – which are vital in keeping us safe.”
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