COVID-19 infection rates rise marginally as 93 new cases confirmed

COVID-19 infection rates have risen marginally in Warrington over a seven-day period with 93 new cases confirmed in the latest data.

The 93 (101) new cases reported by Public Health England, take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 36,228 (36,135).

Infection rates in Warrington have risen slightly to 794 (774) – 379.2 (369.6) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period and remain slightly above the national average of 348.7 (350) per 100,000, which have fallen slightly again.

Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, November 12 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 20 (20) including 5 (4) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2508 (2508)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 561 (561)
*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 522 (522) 249.3 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 212.9.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 598 (598).

*Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Saturday, November 13, 2021 – 157 (145), taking the total number of deaths to 142,835 (142,678).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 38,351 (40,375), taking the total number to 9,524,971 (9,487,302).
Across the country, there are 8,652 (8,652) patients currently in hospital and 999 (999) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 50,525,259 (50,491,701) and second dose 45,985,795 (45,964,488) Booster or third vaccination total 12,164,586 (11,823,643).
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