A total of 238 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington, the highest number since January 5, while more than 3,000 pupils are currently at home self-isolating.
While another four patients have been discharged from Warrington & Halton Hospitals, the total number of inpatients has remained at 22 with four in intensive care.
A total of 3,123 school pupils are also now self isolating from 63 schools.
The 238 (200) new COVID-19 cases take the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 21,903 (21,665).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have risen again, with 950 (884) – 452.4 (420.9) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– well above the national average of 344.8 (336.7) per 100,000, which continues to rise.
Meanwhile, the UK has reported 51,870 new COVID-19 cases in the latest 24-hour period – the highest number since 15 January, according to government figures.
Some 49 deaths were also confirmed during the same period.
It comes just days before the government is expected to ease all social distancing restrictions and mask-wearing rules in England, despite opposition from many medical experts.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, July 16 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 22 (22) including 4 (5) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2065 (2061)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 503 (503)
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 484 (484) 230.5 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 192.6.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 568 (568).
Education settings data July 16 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 63(65)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 3,123 (2,910)
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Friday, July 16 2021 was 49 (63), taking the total number of deaths to 128,642 (128,593).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 51,870 (48,553), taking the total number to 5,332,371 (5,281,098).
Across the country, there are 3,964 (3,786) patients currently in hospital and 551 (545) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 46,159,145 (46,097,46) and second dose 35,543,321 (35,341,428)
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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