North Yorkshire is braced for the full effects of Omicron to be felt in the coming week.
The county is thought to be a week or two behind places like London in terms of the number of infections.
Chief Nurse Sue Peckitt says while confirmed case numbers were relatively low before Christmas that is now expected to change.
Omicron is now likely to be the dominant form of COVID in North Yorkshire.
Health bosses in the county say the lag between infection and presenting with symptoms means the data has been a couple of weeks behind the situation on the ground.
Here's Public health consultant Dr Victoria Turner:


Nine Minutes from Glory: Heartbreak for Boro as Macclesfield Snatch Late Replay
East Riding Mum Ventures Change To System After Second Term Time Holiday Fine
North Yorkshire Faces Major Challenge to Prepare Local Plan in 30 Months
Pre-Halloween Spooktacular Will Raise Vital Funds For Scarborough Hospice
Scarborough Foster Couple To Run New Support Hub For Vulnerable Children
Record Numbers Of Young People Explore Future Careers At East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Expo
Historic Sleights Pub Set To Reopen Under New Local Ownership
Patients Could Opt Out of Care Over NHS Data Platform Fears, Councillors Warned
New Noodle Takeaway Planned For Flagship Filey Holiday Park
Scarborough Construction Skills Village To Reopen Following £2 Million Investment
Classic Cars Set To Begin Epic 500-Mile Roman Road Journey From Robin Hood's Bay
Proposed Tourist Tax Sparks Fear Among Yorkshire Coast Accommodation Providers







Comments
Add a comment