NEW COVID-19 infections rates are showing signs of falling again in Warrington as just 12 new cases have been reported in the latest data from Public Health England.
The 12 (22) new cases in the latest daily update from Public Health England means the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington since the start of the pandemic is now 17,616 (17,604).
Its the lowest number recorded since 12 on March 10, although this figure was later revised to 21. Prior to that you have to go back to last September to see fewer cases.
Warrington’s infection rate remains higher than the national average which has also fallen slightly.
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days, previous days/updates in brackets, are 164 (177) – 78.1 (84.3) per 100,000 population, showing a decrease in infection rates following recent rises.
This compares to the national rate of 57.3 (57.7) per 100,000.
*Latest figures available from Warrington & Halton Hospitals updated Friday, March 26 2021 – Thursday’s figures in brackets. *Figures are not updated at weekends
Covid-19 positive inpatients 52 (53) of which 6 (6) are in ICU
Total number of tests (inpatients/community) cumulative – 74,424 (74,137)
Total tests with a positive result (inpatients/community/died/discharged) cumulative 5,274 (5,266)
Discharges of positive patients (excluding deaths) cumulative 1,900 (1,897)
Deaths of Covid-19 positive inpatients cumulative 488 (488)
*Hospital deaths include residents from Warrington and Halton. Total deaths of Warrington residents can be seen below.
*The highest number COVID-19 positive inpatients during the first wave was on 12th April with 124 patients of which 18 were in ICU.
The total number of deaths in Warrington within 28 days of a positive test reported by Public Health England is currently 484 (484) 230.5 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 189.9.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is now 553 (553).
Education settings 24 March 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 18
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 425
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Saturday, March 27 was 58 (70), taking the total number of deaths to 126,573 (126,515).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 4,715 (6,187), taking the total number to 4,329,180 (4,325,315).
Across the country, there are 4,560 (4,852) patients currently in hospital and 615 (630) patients in ventilator beds.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 29,727,435 (29,316,130) and second dose 3,293,517 (3,009,863).
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 COVID-19 guidance for Warrington visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/coronavirus-latest-guidance
UK Summary
The latest R number is estimated to be 0.7 to 0.9 with a daily infection growth rate range of -5% to -2% as of 26 March 2021.
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