AS the UK recorded another 32,548 COVID-19 cases, the highest daily total since January, another 107 new cases have been confirmed in Warrington, as infection rates continue to rise.
Despite the rising infections, the number of hospitalisations and deaths in the third wave remain low, compared to the second wave, although two deaths were sadly reported at Warrington Hospital, yesterday.
The 107 (124) new COVID-19 cases take the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 20,332 (20,208).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have risen again, with 735 (734) – 350 (349.5) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– still well above the national average of 256.2 (244.3) per 100,000, which also continues to rise.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Wednesday, July 7 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 12 (13) including 3 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2040 (2038)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 501
There are also 5 long term COVID-related inpatients at the hospital.
*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 482 (481) 229.5 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 192.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 568 (567).
Education settings data July 7 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 44 (35)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 1599 (1655)
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Wednesday, July 7 2021 was 33 (37), taking the total number of deaths to 128,301 (128,268).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 32,548 (28,773), taking the total number to 4,990,916 (4,958,868).
Across the country, there are 2,446 (2,104) patients currently in hospital and 393 (369) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 45,514,492 (45,428,681 ) and second dose 34,027,302 (33,874,176)
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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