At least 40 people have now died of Covid-19 in Hambleton with more than 180 confirmed cases of the virus, new figures show.
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has for the first time revealed how many people have lost their lives due to the virus in the district.
Previously, data was published for North Yorkshire, but not broken down by district authority.
Public Heath England data now also reveals how many confirmed cases there were in local areas.
The statistics show that up until April 24:
- 29 people from the district died in hospital from Covid-19
- 10 people died in a care home
- One person died at home
The data includes all deaths, where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, that occurred up to April 24 but were registered up to May 2.
Of the 40 deaths of Hambleton residents, all occurred after March 15, according to the data.
The ONS statistics show that since the start of the year 423 Hambleton people died from all causes.
The latest figures from Public Health England also show there have been 186 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Hambleton so far — giving a rate of 204.1 cases per 100,000 people.
To view the ONS data click here.
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