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Scarborough Borough COVID Rate Lowest Since September

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 12:04

By Matthew Pells with additional reporting from Carl Gavaghan, Local Democracy Reporter

Scarborough’s coronavirus infection rate continues to drop as it reached a new landmark today.

The borough’s seven day infection rate per 100,000 people has fallen to 69 its lowest level since September 30 and a drop off 11 on yesterday.

Scarborough is now averaging 11 new cases every day, compared to 17 last week.

The average infection rate for England stands at 141 while in North Yorkshire as a whole has now dropped below 100 to 99.

Mobile testing facilities will be available in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey this week for anyone with symptoms to get tested.

To see the locations and to book a test visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/book-coronavirus-covid-19-test

William Street Coach Park in Scarborough is still offering testing seven days a week from 8am until 8pm.

Tests can be booked at https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.

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