Scarborough's Coronavirus rate drops slightly

Meanwhile, another two people have died in the borough within 28 days of testing positive.

According to the Office for National Statistics about one in 16 in Northern Ireland are likely to have had Covid-19 over the festive period.

Author: Local Democracy Reporter, Carl GavaghanPublished 3rd Feb 2021

Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate has dropped slightly in the past 24 hours.

The borough’s seven day infection rate, per 100,000 people, has fallen to 108 from 109 yesterday.

The average rate for England is 258, while in North Yorkshire it is now 164.

Government figures also show that two more people have died in the borough within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test since March last year. The total number of deaths is 183.

Mobile testing facilities will be available in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey this week.

To see the locations and to book a test, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/book-coronavirus-covid-19-test

William Street Coach Park in Scarborough is still offering testing, seven days a week, from 8am until 8pm.

Tests can be booked at https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.

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