News and reports

As the Government confirms that coronavirus restrictions will ease further from Monday (17 May), the County Council encourages North Yorkshire residents to keep up their good work so that everyone can enjoy the freedoms of summer.

New evidence continues to show vaccination is highly effective in protecting against death and hospitalisation from coronavirus (COVID-19).

The vaccination programme is being facilitated by numerous parts of the NHS. Due to the complexity of the programme this is a massive logistical challenge.

Take a look at our board meeting papers to find out what we have been up to and what we have coming up.

With more people receiving their Covid-19 vaccinations every day, there’s reason to be optimistic about reduced rates of COVID-19 in our communities.

The benefits of fresh air, nature and exercise for the mental well-being of people and communities have never been more recognised as we follow the road map out of lockdown.

The Trust is to work with the University of York and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to trial a new Covid-19 vaccine.

North Yorkshire libraries are encouraging people to get in touch with nature to support their mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 10 to 16 May.

We have been working hard to ensure that we are able to keep members of the public across North Yorkshire informed during this particularly busy time.

North Yorkshire’s Public Health service has set up an additional Covid-19 testing site in Selby in a bid to contain a current outbreak.

Due to a significant rise in the Covid-19 infection rate in Selby in recent days, North Yorkshire County Council is currently working with Public Health England to investigate an outbreak of Covid-19 at a local workplace in the Selby district.

York’s leaders are taking action to tackle a big surge in demand for mental health support from people of all ages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.