COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in Warrington, although 120 new cases have been reported in the town in the latest data from Public Health England.
The 120 (89) new COVID-19 cases reported take the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 24,030 (23,910).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have fallen again to 734 (775) – 349.5 (369) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– but still above the national average of 291.8 (306.9) per 100,000, which has also fallen.
Meanwhile, the UK has reported 24,470 new COVID-19 cases and 65 more deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
A total of 38,858 people received their first dose of a COVID vaccine yesterday, taking the overall total to 46,851,145 or over 88% of adults.
And 212,159 had their second jab, meaning 38,345,841 – or 72% of adults – 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).
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Sunday, August 1 2021 was 65 (71), taking the total number of deaths to 129,719 (129,654).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 24,470 (26,144), taking the total number to 5,880,667 (5,856,528).
Across the country, there are 5,916 (5,916) patients currently in hospital and 869 (869) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 46,851,145 (46,811,298) and second dose 38,345,841 (38,126,702)
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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