INFECTION rates are continuing an upward trend in Warrington with 140 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the latest daily data.
The 140 (124) new cases reported by Public Health England, take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 38,053 (37,913).
Infection rates in Warrington have risen again to 872 (854) – 416.4 (407.8) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period but remain below the national average of 439.5 (437) per 100,000, which have risen again slightly.
Meanwhile with the South African Omricon variant now identified in the UK Mandatory mask-wearing will return to shops and public transport in England on Tuesday.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, November 26 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 17 (16) including 3 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2554 (2550)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 566 (566)
*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 (525) 250.7 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 215.8.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 610 (610).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Sunday, November 28, 2021 – 51 (131), taking the total number of deaths to 144,775 (144,724).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 37,681 (39,567), taking the total number to 10,146,915 (10,110,408).
Across the country, there are 7,633 (7,633) patients currently in hospital and 925 (925) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 50,917,949 (50,895,645) and second dose 46,309,909 (46,278,230) Booster or third vaccination total 17,581,331 (17,130,851).
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
