WHILE COVID-19 infection rates have fallen for a seventh consecutive day in Warrington, new cases are showing signs of starting to rise again, with 115 in the latest data from Public Health England.
Another four inpatients have been discharged from Warrington & Halton Hospitals since yesterday, while inpatient numbers are down slightly to 24, with five still in intensive care.
The 115 (97) new COVID-19 cases reported takes the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 23,727 (23,612).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have fallen again to 901 (975) – 429 (464.3) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– but still above the national average of 353.5 (376.5) per 100,000, which has also fallen.
Meanwhile, the number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in the UK has risen for a second day following seven days of falls.
A total of 31,117 infections have been reported in the latest 24-hour period, along with 85 further deaths.
The figures compare with 27,734 cases and 91 deaths announced yesterday.
Last Thursday, the UK reported 39,906 cases and 84 more deaths related to the virus.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Thursday, July 29 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 24 (26) including 5 (5) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2106 (2102)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 508 (508)
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 486 (486) 231.4 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 193.9.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 570 (570).
Education settings data 29 July 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 18 (22)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 422 (465)
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Thursday, July 29 2021 was 85 (91), taking the total number of deaths to 129,515 (129,430).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 31,117 (27,734), taking the total number to 5,801,561 (5,770,928).
Across the country, there are 6,034 (6,021) patients currently in hospital and 853 (848) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 46,733,115 (46,689,242) and second dose 37,782,252 (37,610,911)
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
