Scarborough's coronavirus infection rate rises again

The rate has increased by 1 from yesterday

Author: Local democracy reporter, Carl Gavaghan Published 26th Mar 2021

Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate is continuing to rise.

The borough’s rate now stands at 41 cases per 100,000 people on a seven day average, with around six new cases being recorded every day.

The rate is up by one from yesterday when it hit its highest level in Scarborough since February.

Twenty new cases were recorded yesterday across Scarborough, the most in one day since February 22.

The infection rate for England remains 57 while in North Yorkshire as a whole it is 41.

Mobile testing facilities will be available in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey this weekend for anyone with symptoms to get tested.

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 also 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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