Scarborough borough's fall in infections continues as impact of vaccine takes hold

The borough’s seven day infection rate per 100,000 people is down to 35, a drop of nine from yesterday and 14 from Monday.

Last week, the borough’s rate was 64.

Scarborough is still averaging five new cases every day.

The average infection rate for England stands at 74 while North Yorkshire as a whole has now dropped to 47, as both are still recording daily reductions.

The infection rate in Ryedale has dropped as low as 22.

Mobile testing facilities are available in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey this weekend 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.