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Coronavirus: 73 cases reported in Harrogate as figures climb above UK average

A further 73 covid cases have been reported in Harrogate with the district now reporting more cases than the UK average.

A further 73 covid cases have been reported in Harrogate with the district now reporting more cases than the UK average. The area is seeing 351 cases per 100,000 people, compared to averages of 273 for North Yorkshire and 272 for the whole of the UK. Despite the increase, covid admissions to Harrogate Hospital is down to just two people, whilst the last covid-related death in the area was in April. [caption id="attachment_12869" align="alignnone" width="1810"] Covid-19 data across North Yorkshire as of Thursday 8th July (Table: northyorks.gov.uk)[/caption] In terms of vaccinations, 83.7% of adults in the Harrogate district have now had their first jab, whilst 68.2% have had their second. Over 119,000 first and 97,000 second jabs have been administered, taking the total number for the district to 216,414. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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