TWO more COVID-19 related patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital although COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in the town and across the country.
The 115 (149) new cases reported by Public Health England, takes the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 34,352 (34,237).
Infection rates in Warrington have fallen again to 1,140 (1,168) – 544.4 (557.8) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period but remain above the national average of 477.1 (481.5) per 100,000, which have also fallen slightly for a third day.
The number of COVID-19 inpatients at Warrington Hospital has fallen from 42-38 while a further six patients have been discharged.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Thursday, October 28 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 41 (38) including 3 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2435 (2431)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 548 (546)
*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 514 (513) 245.5 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 209.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 593 (593).
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Thursday, October 28 2021 was 165 (207), taking the total number of deaths to 140,206 (140,041).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 39,842 (43,941), taking the total number to 8,936,155 (8,897,149).
Across the country, there are 8,914 (8,801) patients currently in hospital and 945 (950) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 49,838,202 (49,794,120) and second dose 45,627,499 (445,605,922) Booster or third vaccination total 6,995,982 (6,706,468).
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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