Forty new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as new walk-in testing facility set to open

A total of 40 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Warrington in the latest daily figures from Public Health England, with a new walk-in testing facility set to open in the town.

The latest figures, which are considerably lower than the 73 reported on Saturday, come as new coronavirus cases recorded in the UK have fallen for the second day in a row.
There have been no new confirmed deaths in Warrington. The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington since March is now 2,301 (2,261) 1,095.6 (1,076.6) per 100,000 population.
The seven day average as of Sept 20 was 50.6 (47).

The latest available figures from Warrington Hospital released on Friday, Sept 25.*Next update 2pm Monday.
Previous days figures in brackets.
Covid-19 positive inpatients 27 (22) – Of which 5 (4) are in ICU
Total number of tests (inpatients/community) cumulative – 23,221 (22,982)
Total tests with a positive result (inpatients/community/died/discharged) cumulative 1,355 (1,338)
Discharges of positive patients (excluding deaths) cumulative 427 (425)
Deaths of Covid-19 positive inpatients cumulative 141 (141)
There have been 158 COVID-related deaths reported in Warrington.

Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths was 17 (34), taking the total number of deaths to 41,988 (41,971) –
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 5,693 (6,042), taking the total number to 434,969 (429,277).
Across the country, there are 1,727 (1,727) patients currently in hospital and 262 (262) patients in ventilator beds.
*Figures can be lower at weekends due to delays in reporting.
To find out more about COVID-19 testing, and to book a test if you have symptoms, visit warrington.gov.uk/get-tested-coronavirus
For the latest COVID19 guidance for Warrington visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/coronavirus-latest-guidance