Demand for COVID tests in North Yorkshire has increased this week as the county's average COVID infection rate nudged ahead of the English average.
Despite the increase in confirmed cases locally, the numbers of people requiring hospital treatment has remained releatively low.
Public Health Consultant Doctor Victoria Turner says the testing centres are busy but coping:
She added it's important that everyone keeps taking regular tests and gets a full PCR test if they have Covid symptoms:
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Seasonal dog beach bans return today for a number of beaches in North Yorkshire.
Dog walkers are being reminded that the dog exclusion zones on Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea beaches come into effect from Wednesday 1st May and will remain in place until Monday 30th September.
Residents have lodged more than 30 objections against plans for Whitby’s new Maritime Hub.
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