Covid rise warning

Cases of Covid-19 in Scarborough are considerably lower than they were a month ago, although experts have warned about a potential increase in infections over the winter.

Weekly cases in Scarborough are currently at 48.7 infections per 100,000 people, according to the most recent figures published by the NHS.

A month ago the figure stood at more than 80.

The highest rate of infections in Scarborough was seen this January when the NHS reported a weekly rate of infections of 1,676 per 100,000 people.

However, health organisations have warned of a rise in hospitalisations as schools reopen, people return from holidays and social mixing moves indoors.

People aged 65 and over, and frontline health and care workers, can book their autumn Covid booster. Several pharmacies are offering walk-in vaccinations.