AS health leaders in the town urged caution following the first cases of Omricon linked to Warrington, a total of 220 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the town – the highest number since mid-July.
The 220 (143) new cases reported by the UK Health Security Agency, takes the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 39,966 (39,746).
Infection rates in Warrington have fallen slightly for a third consecutive day to 1,098 (1,113) – 524.4 (531.5) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period but remain above the national average of 498 (495.8) per 100,000, which have risen again.
While no further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, inpatient numbers have risen from 29-31, including four in ICU, while three patients have been discharged in the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the UK has recorded 448 new Omicron cases in the latest 24-hour period – taking the total to 1,265. It comes after 249 new infections of the COVID-19 variant were reported on Thursday. A total of 58,194 COVID infections were reported across the UK, the highest daily increase in cases since January 9 this year and the sixth biggest rise on record for the UK.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, December 10 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 31 (29) including 4 (4) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2607 (2604)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 570 (570)
*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 527 (527) 251.7 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 218.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 611 (611).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Friday, December 10, 2021 – 120 (148), taking the total number of deaths to 146,255 (146,135).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 58,194 (50,867), taking the total number to 10,719,165 (10,660,981).
Across the country, there are 7,413 (7,347) patients currently in hospital and 900 (890) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,207,496 (51,183,457) and second dose 46,674,061 (46,640,237) Booster or third vaccination total 22,184,983 (21,715,504).
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
Residents urged to stay safe as first Omicron cases linked to Warrington
