One more COVID-19 death and two new cases as infection rates level off

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ONE new COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the Bank Holiday weekend while just two new cases have been confirmed by Public Health England.

The 2 (6) new cases in the latest 24-hour 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 17,896 (17,894).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days were 46 (46) – 21.9 (21.9) per 100,000 population, showing a levelling in new cases over a seven-day period. This compares to the national rate of 22.6 (22.9) per 100,000.


*Latest figures available from Warrington & Halton Hospitals updated Tuesday, May 4 2021 – Friday’s figures in brackets. *Figures are not updated at weekends & Bank Holidays
Covid-19 positive inpatients 17 (20) of which 1 (1) are in ICU
Total number of tests (inpatients/community) cumulative – 90,327 (88,702)
Total tests with a positive result (inpatients/community/died/discharged) cumulative 5,425 (5,414)
Discharges of positive patients (excluding deaths) cumulative 1,995 (1,989)
Deaths of Covid-19 positive inpatients cumulative 499 (498)
*Hospital deaths include residents from Warrington and Halton. Total deaths of Warrington residents can be seen below.

The total number of deaths in Warrington within 28 days of a positive test reported by Public Health England is currently 487 (487) 231.9 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 190.9.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is now 565 (565).
Education Settings 04 May 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 5
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 197

Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Tuesday, May 4 2021 was 4 (1), taking the total number of deaths to 127,543 (127,539).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 1,946 (1,649), taking the total number to 4,423,796 (4,421,850).
Across the country, there are 1,451 (1,451) patients currently in hospital and 185 (185) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 34,667,904 (34,588,600) and second dose 15,630,007 (15,500,949)

To find out more about COVID-19 testing, and to book a test if you have symptoms, visit http://warrington.gov.uk/get-tested-coronavirus
For the latest COVID-19 guidance for Warrington visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/coronavirus-latest-guidance


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