The majority of COVID patients requiring intensive care in North Yorkshire's hospitals have not been vaccinated against the virus.
The County's chief Nurse, Sue Peckitt says they also tend to be older patients:
The number of people requiring hospital treatment for COVID in North Yorkshire has been trending downwards over recent weeks.
But public health consultant Dr Victoria Turner says that looks likely to change over the next week or two as Omicron infections start to take effect:
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The mayor has responded to criticism of his efforts to manage bus services in North Yorkshire.
Easter Monday's annual six-mile Scalby Charity Walk is set to bring around two hundred participants together to enjoy local villages and pubs while raising money for Futureworks.
Scarborough town councillors have rowed over climate change references in a new motion demanding cleaner seas and action on coastal pollution.
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