Another Coronavirus Case in Scarborough

That's the smallest rise in the borough for more than ten days.

Author: Local Democracy Reporter, Carl GavaghanPublished 16th Sep 2020

Just one new coronavirus case has been recorded in Scarborough borough in the last 24 hours, the smallest rise in more than 10 days.

The new case brings the borough’s total, since the start of the pandemic, to 652.

The data includes tests carried out in hospitals and also Pillar 2 tests, which is anyone tested at one of the mobile sites in the borough, or sent a test to take at home.

The single case means that Scarborough borough’s seven-day infection rate has decreased 4.6 yesterday, to 3.1.

Meanwhile, the mobile coronavirus testing service will be back in Scarborough and Whitby again this week for anyone showing symptoms to get tested.

The drive-through facility is at the Seamer Road park and ride site in Scarborough today

Tomorrow it will be at Whitby’s park and ride facility, on Guisborough Road.

It is being organised by the Department of Health and Social Care, which has warned people to not just turn up but make an appointment first.

There are two ways to do this depending on which testing group you are part of.

Anyone who is showing coronavirus symptoms should register for a test on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

People who do not have access to the internet, or who have difficulty with the digital portals, can ring the 119 service to book.

Key workers and members of their household should register for a test on the government website.

Tests can be booked at www.gov.uk/apply-coronavirus-test-essential-workers.