COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall in Warrington as six new cases confirmed

WHILE six new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington in the latest data from Public Health England, infection rates are continuing to fall and are less than half the national rate.

Yesterday four new cases were reported in Warrington. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Warrington since the start of the pandemic is now 17,938 (*17,932).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days has fallen to 19 (23) – 9 (11) per 100,000 population -less than half the national rate of 21.6 (22) per 100,000.

*Latest figures available from Warrington & Halton Hospitals last updated Wednesday, May 19 2021 – Monday’s figures in brackets. *Please note as of 18th May 2021 this data has been adjusted in line with national reporting guidelines. Figures are not updated at weekends & Bank Holidays.
Covid-19 positive inpatients 10 (17) of which 2 (2) are in ICU
Total number of tests (inpatients/community) cumulative – 97,181 (96,192)
Total tests with a positive result (inpatients/community/died/discharged) cumulative 5,382 (5,459)
Discharges of positive patients (excluding deaths) cumulative 1,978 (2,017)
Deaths of Covid-19 positive inpatients cumulative 497 (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 486 (485) 231.4 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 191.2
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is now 567 (567).

Education settings data 20 May 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 4 (3)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 50 (10)

Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Friday, May 21 2021 was 9 (7), taking the total number of deaths to 127,710 (127,701).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 2,829 (2,874), taking the total number to 4,457,923 (4,455,221).
Across the country, there are 913 (894) patients currently in hospital and 123 (122) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 37,518,614 (37,250,363) and second dose 21,659,783 (21,239,471)
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