COVID-19 infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers have fallen in Warrington with 65 new cases in the latest data from Public Health England.
The 65 (103) new COVID-19 cases take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 26,372 (26,307).
There have been no further deaths reported at the hospital, while inpatient numbers have fallen from 22-18.
Infection rates in Warrington for the last seven days have fallen for a second day, to 717 (743) – 342.4 (354.8) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period but remain slightly above the national average of 339.3 (334.4) per 100,000, which continues to rise.
Meanwhile, the UK has recorded 35,847 new COVID cases and 149 more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period. On Tuesday, 55,410 people were given their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, taking the total to 47,792,552 – equivalent to 87.9% of the UK’s adult population.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Wednesday, August 25 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 18 (22) including 3 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2197 (2190)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 517 (517)
*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 196.6.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 577 (577).
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Wednesday, August 25 2021 was 149 (174), taking the total number of deaths to 132,003 (131,854).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 35,847 (30,838), taking the total number to 6,590,747 (6,555,200).
Across the country, there are 6,874 (6,934) patients currently in hospital and 957 (942) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 47,792,552 (47,737,142) and second dose 42,072,712 (41,942,036)
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
