Scarborough borough's Covid infection rate the lowest for 6 weeks 'but we're not yet at the peak of hospital admissions'

By Carl Gavaghan, Local Democracy Reporting Service
Published 22nd Jan 2021, 09:04 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2021, 09:10 BST
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Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate has dropped to its lowest level since early December.

The borough’s seven-day infection rate per 100,000 people in Scarborough now stands at 178, down from 224 yesterday.

It is the lowest level for the borough since December 12, though Scarborough is still averaging 28 new cases every day.

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Earlier this week Richard Flinton, chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council, warned that even though cases were coming down there was still pressures on the local NHS.

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Mr Flinton said: “The figures are volatile and the clear message from the NHS in York and North Yorkshire is that we are not yet at the peak for hospital admissions.

“I have mentioned before that there is a lag of 10 to 14 days, more in some cases, between someone testing positive for Covid and that person requiring hospital care, if they develop the more serious symptoms.”

Last night, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced increased fines of £800 per person for people found at house parties with 15 or more guests.

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