COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in Warrington according to the latest data from Public Health England, with 89 new cases confirmed.
The 89 (94) new COVID-19 cases reported take the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 23,910 (23,821).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have fallen again to 775 (829) – 369 (394.7) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– but still above the national average of 306.9 (333.1) per 100,000, which has also fallen.
Meanwhile, the UK has reported 26,144 new COVID-19 cases and 71 more deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
The figures show positive cases in the UK have fallen by 33% in the past seven days, although deaths have increased by 9.2% across the same period.
A total of 35,773 people received their first dose of a COVID vaccine yesterday, taking the overall total to 46,811,298, while 164,295 had their second jab, meaning 38,126,702 are now fully inoculated.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, July 30 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 22 (24) including 4 (5) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2110 (2106)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 509 (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 487 (486) 231.9 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 194.1
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 Saturday, July 31 2021 was 71 (68), taking the total number of deaths to 129,654 (129,583).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 26,144 (29,622), taking the total number to 5,856,528 (5,830,774).
Across the country, there are 5,916 (6,034) patients currently in hospital and 869 (869) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 46,811,298 (46,775,525) and second dose 38,126,702 (37,962,407)
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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