COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Warrington, although the number of new cases reported in a 24 hour period has dropped significantly to 59, from 113 the previous day.
The 59 (113) new COVID-19 cases take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 26,008 (25,949).
Infection rates in Warrington for the last seven days continue to rise to 755 (734) – 360.6 (350.5) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period and remain above the national average of 310.5 (303.5) per 100,000, which continues to rise.
Meanwhile, The UK has recorded 32,058 more COVID cases and 104 further deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
Another 57,289 people had their first coronavirus jab yesterday, taking the total number of people who have had one dose to 47,573,794. This figure now includes 16 and 17-year-olds.
And another 164,448 second doses were administered, meaning 41,496,576 people are now fully inoculated against COVID.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, August 20 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 25 (30) including 3 (4) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2173 (2164)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 513 (512)
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 494 (494) 235.9 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 196.2.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 576 (573).
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Saturday, August 21 2021 was 104 (114), taking the total number of deaths to 131,591 (131,487).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 32,058 (37,314), taking the total number to 6,460,930 (6,429,147).
Across the country, there are 6,441(6,441) patients currently in hospital and 928 (928) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 47,573,794 (47,516,505) and second dose 41,496,576 (41,332,128)
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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