Nine Covid related deaths are recorded in October

NINE residents have died within 28 days of a positive Covid test so far this month.

Since the start of the pandemic, more than 1,100 residents have Covid-19 on their death certificate. According to the government website, nine residents have died with the virus in October.

October 5 saw four residents die on the same day.

Barnsley has the second-highest death rate in the whole of the UK at 478.5 per 100,000 residents.

Only Blackpool has a worse death rate.

There are currently 17 patients in Barnsley Hospital with the virus, a 41 per cent decrease on last week’s figures. None of those on site require medical ventilation.

Whilst more than 200 people have tested positive for Covid in the last seven days, bringing the total to 95,162.

More than 87,000 of those are first episode, whilst 7,501 are reinfections.

Thousands of tests are still being taken across the borough every week – and almost two million tests have been taken since the start of the pandemic.

Almost eight per cent of residents taking a test are receiving a positive result – the lowest figure this month.

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to show their support to Barnsley College’s graduates next Friday. The class of 2022 cohort will be processing from the Old Mill Lane site, along Church Street and Regent Street to the Civic.

Approximately 60 graduates will be making their way to the Civic at each time, and residents are being encouraged to show their support. Made2Measure Brass, a local brass band led by John Hopkinson, will be leading each procession. Andrea Clarke, Barnsley College’s director of quality, said: “Our college graduation ceremonies are always extremely special.

“I’m looking forward to seeing our graduates celebrate their achievements with their families and friends this year, particularly after slightly different celebrations in the last few years due to the pandemic.

“So much hard work and dedication goes into gaining these qualifications, and I hope each and every one of our graduands enjoy their special day.”