COVID-19 infection rates have fallen for a second consecutive day in Warrington and are now below the national average again.
The 3 (3) 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 17,913 (17,910).
While there have been an increase in inpatient numbers in recent days at Warrington & Halton Hospital, these have not been “overwhelming” and are not affecting critical care.
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days were 39 (50) – 18.6 (23.8) per 100,000 population, showing a decrease in new cases for a second consecutive day over a seven-day period. This compares to the national rate of 20.5 (21.2) per 100,000.
*Latest figures available from Warrington & Halton Hospitals updated Friday, May 7 2021 – Thursday’s figures in brackets. *Figures are not updated at weekends & Bank Holidays
Covid-19 positive inpatients 24 (16) of which 1 (1) are in ICU
Total number of tests (inpatients/community) cumulative – 91,926 (90,758)
Total tests with a positive result (inpatients/community/died/discharged) cumulative 5,438 (5,435)
Discharges of positive patients (excluding deaths) cumulative 1,999 (1,997)
Deaths of Covid-19 positive inpatients cumulative 499 (499)
*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 (486) 231.9 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 191. 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 7 May 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 9 (7)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 271 (262)
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Saturday, May 8 2021 was 5 (15), taking the total number of deaths to 127,603 (127,598).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 2,047 (2,490), taking the total number to 4,433,090 (44,431,043).
Across the country, there are 1,152 (1,231) patients currently in hospital and 163 (163) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 35,188,981 (35,069,641) and second dose 17,214,463 (16,764,720)
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
Latest COVID-19 and vaccination data as seven areas of Warrington see small increases
