Fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates fall again as 103 new cases confirmed

WARRINGTON’S fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates have fallen with 103 new cases confirmed in the town in the latest daily data.

The 103 (124) new cases reported by Public Health England, take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 37,039 (36,936).

Infection rates in Warrington have risen again slightly to 753 (767) – 359.6 (366.3) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period but remain below the national average of 403.1 (403) per 100,000, which have increased marginally again.

COVID-19 inpatient numbers at Warrington Hospital have fallen again from 22-14 while six patients have been discharged in the past 24 hours.

Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, November 19 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 14 (22) including 1 (2) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2537 (2531)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 562 (562)
*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 525 (524) 250.7 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 214.5
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 609 (598).

Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Saturday, November 20, 2021 – 150 (157), taking the total number of deaths to 143,866 (143,716).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 40,941 (44,242), taking the total number to 9,806,034 (9,766,153).
Across the country, there are 8,079 (8,079) patients currently in hospital and 923 (923) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 50,734,556 (50,707,953) and second dose 46,129,532 (46,108,608) Booster or third vaccination total 14,614,613 (14,266,368).
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