This dataset contains daily data trackers for the COVID-19 pandemic, aggregated by month and starting 18.3.20. The first release of COVID-19 data on this platform was on 1.6.20. Updates will be provided on a quarterly basis throughout 2023/24.
The data is accurate as at 8.00 a.m. on Tuesday 11.04.23. Some narrative for the data covering the latest period is provided here below:
Discontinued or Null Data sets
Please note that data at local authority level from the ONS Covid Infection Survey has not been published since 5.12.22 and at a national level data collection has been paused; there are currently too few users from York on the Covid Zoe App to provide a robust local prevalence estimate and the publication of a regional figure for the ‘R’ (reproductive) rate ceased in December 2022.
Diagnosed cases / episodes
• As at 6.4.23 CYC residents have had a total 73,776 covid episodes since the start of the pandemic, a rate of 34,963 per 100,000 of population. The cumulative rate in York is below the national (36,648) and regional (36,109) averages.
• Of the 73,776 covid episodes in York, 68,971 were first episodes: the remainder were repeat infections.
• The provisional rate of new Covid episodes per 100,000 of population for the period 29.3.23 to 4.4.23 in York is 36 (76 episodes). (Using data published on Gov.uk on 6.4.23).
• The latest official “validated” rate of new Covid episodes per 100,000 of population for the period 26.3.23 to 1.4.23 in York was 50.7 (107 episodes). The national and regional averages at this date were 37.8 and 41.9 respectively (using data published on Gov.uk on 6.4.23).
• York is currently ranked 123rd out of 149 Upper Tier Local Authorities (UTLAs) in England with a rank of 1 indicating the lowest 7 day rate.
• The rate of new Covid cases per 100,000 of population for the period 26.3.23 to 1.4.23 for people aged 60+ in York was 110.2 (55 cases). The national and regional averages were 75.8 and 83.6 respectively.
• Case rates in York are currently highest in the following age ranges: 90+ (610 per 100,000); 75-79 (150) and 70-74 (87).
• As at 30.3.23 the latest 14 day positivity rate in York (Pillar 1 tests only) was 14.3%. The national and regional averages are 11.6% and 14.7% respectively.
• As at 30.3.23, the latest 14 day positivity rate in York (all Pillar 2 tests) was 7.2%. The national and regional averages are 6.2% and 7.4% respectively.
Vaccinations
Vaccine and booster uptake amongst selected age and vulnerability groups are shown below:
• Amongst people aged 80 or over, 97.5% had the primary vaccines (1st & 2nd dose); 96.9% had the 1st booster, 93.3% had the 2nd booster and 84.4% have had the 3rd booster
• Amongst people aged 75-79, 97.2% had the primary vaccines (1st & 2nd dose); 96.2% had the 1st booster, 92.0% had the 2nd booster and 84.4% have had the 3rd booster
• Amongst people aged 70-74, 96% had the primary vaccines (1st & 2nd dose); 94.5% had the 1st booster, 88.2% had the 2nd booster and 16.2% have had the 3rd booster
• Amongst people who are clinically extremely vulnerable, 95.8% had the primary vaccines (1st & 2nd dose); 91.5% had the 1st booster, 78.7% had the 2nd booster and 45.6% have had the 3rd booster
Source: NHS NIMS Covid Vaccine Uptake Report
Deaths
Two key sources about deaths from Covid-19 at LA level are ONS data and local registrar data. They are derived from the same source (civil registration data). ONS data is more comprehensive as it includes deaths of York residents which have occurred and been registered outside York. Local registrar data provides a breakdown by age and gender. For both data sources a death from Covid-19 is said to have occurred when Covid-19 has been recorded on the death certificate. The most recently available data is summarised below:
• ONS Weekly data: In the most recent period (2023 Week 12: 18.3.23 to 24.3.23) 0 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents. In weeks 11 and 10 there had been 1 and 1 deaths respectively. Please note that due to lags in death registration, weekly totals are subject to revision.
• ONS Cumulative data: Since the start of the pandemic, for deaths occurring up to 24th March 2023 and registered up to 1st April 2023, 577 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as having occurred for CYC residents (368 in hospital, 156 in care homes, 45 at home/elsewhere and 8 in a hospice). The cumulative number of deaths per 100,000 of population in York is 273 which is lower than the national average of 334.
Source: ONS - Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 24 March 2023. Released 4.4.23.
• Age / Gender breakdown (using registrar data): The average age of the CYC residents who died was 81.5, with an age range of 30-104. 77.3% of the CYC residents who died were aged 75+. 50% of the CYC residents who died were male.