Scarborough borough coronavirus infection rate drops to lowest level since October

The borough’s seven day infection rate per 100,000 people in Scarborough now stands at 109, down from 132 a week ago.

It is the lowest level for the borough since October 20, though Scarborough is still averaging 17 new cases every day and 117 in total over the last week.

The average rate for England is 280 while in North Yorkshire it is 164.

Mobile testing facilities will be available in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey this week.

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.