AS the UK reported 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of daily infections since early February, 76 new cases were reported in Warrington for a second consecutive day, with infection rates still double the national average.
The 76 (76) new COVID-19 cases take the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 19,008 (18,932).
Across the UK another 299,837 people received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine yesterday, while 250,875 people had a second dose.
This takes the total number of first doses to 43,448,680 and the number of people who are fully vaccinated to 31,740,115.
Meanwhile, Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi addressed a Downing Street press conference following the spike in cases.
He said the UK has “come a long way” since the first clinically authorised vaccine was given six months ago, with three in five adults now fully vaccinated.
Almost half of 25 to 29-year-olds in England have now had a first dose, and six jab appointments were booked every second in the first two days since vaccines were opened up to over-18s.
Mr Zahawi said around 14,000 lives had been saved by the vaccination programme and 44,500 hospitalisations prevented, adding that the vaccines are “clearly extremely effective” against the Delta variant and over 60% of those in hospital are unvaccinated.
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have risen again, with 412 (403) – 196.2 (191.9) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– just over double the national rate of 97.5 (93.7) per 100,000, which also continues to rise.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Wednesday, June 23 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 14 (15) including 2 (1) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2017 (2015)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 499
There have been no hospital deaths since April.
*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 481 (481) 229 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 191.6
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 567 (567).
Education settings data June 18 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 31 (24)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 1251 (1101)
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Wednesday, June 23 2021 was 19 (27), taking the total number of deaths to 128,027 (128,008).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 16,135 (11,625), taking the total number to 4,667,870 (4,651,988).
Across the country, there are 1,508 (1,378) patients currently in hospital and 250 (227) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 43,448,680 (43,148,843) and second dose 31,740,115(31,489,240)
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
Local data is also available at https://www.warrington.gov.uk/coronavirus-figures-warrington
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