COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to rise in Warrington with 240 new cases confirmed in the town in the latest daily data, although they are now below the national average.
The 240 (247) new COVID-19 cases in Warrington reported by the UK Health Security Agency, takes the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 41,939 (41,699). There is currently no data showing how many cases of Omicron have been confirmed in Warrington.
Infection rates have risen again to 1,312 (1,275) – 626.6 (608.9) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which is now below the national average of 646 (587) per 100,000, which have risen again.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, December 17 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 25 (29) including 5 (4) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2635 (2627)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 577 (576)
*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 533 (532) 254.5 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 219.4.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 614 (611).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Sunday, December 19, 2021 – 45 (125), taking the total number of deaths to 147,218 (147,173).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 82,886 (90,418), taking the total number to 11,361,387 (11,279,428 ).
Across the country, there are 7,611 (7,611) patients currently in hospital and 875 (875) on ventilation.
*Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,463,255 (51,425,763 ) and second dose 47,009,608 (46,965,009 ) Booster or third vaccination total 28,060,874 (27,156,276).
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
*Reported UK figures for vaccinations do not include an update for England in today’s release.
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