COVID-19 infection rates have started to rise again in Warrington with 163 new cases confirmed in the latest daily data.
The 163 (220) new cases reported by the UK Health Security Agency, takes the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 40,129 (39,966).
Infection rates in Warrington have risen after three days of falls to 1,101 (1,098) – 525.8 (524.4) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which remains above the national average of 502.1 (498) per 100,000, which has risen again.
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 Saturday, December 11, 2021 – 132 (120), taking the total number of deaths to 146,255 (146,387).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 54,073 (58,194), taking the total number to 10,771,444 (10,719,165).
Across the country, there are 7,413 (7,413) patients currently in hospital and 900 (900) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,229,132 (51,207,496) and second dose 46,705,196 (46,674,061) Booster or third vaccination total 22,594,743 (22,184,983).
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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