SADLY one more COVID-19 related death has been reported at Warrington Hospital, while new infections are continuing to soar in the town with another 477 confirmed today.
The 477 (417) new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency, taking the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 43,377 (42,900).
Infection rates have risen again to 1,758 (1,665) – 839.6 (795.1) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which remains below the national average of 881.7 (832.4) per 100,000, which have risen again.
While one more death has been reported at the hospital, five patients have been discharged since yesterday, while inpatient numbers remain at 31, with 5 in ICU.
Meanwhile, the UK has recorded 119,789 new COVID cases in the latest 24-hour period – the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic. A further 147 coronavirus-related deaths have also been reported. The latest daily figures compare with 106,122 cases – the previous record – and 140 deaths reported on Wednesday.
Yesterday’s 106,122 figure has since been revised up to 109,655 following previous under-reporting in Scotland due to a technical issue.
Meanwhile, new analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) suggests people with Omicron are significantly less likely to develop severe symptoms, but the effects of the booster vaccine wane after 10 weeks. Early results suggest people are 30 to 45% less likely to go to A&E if they are infected with Omicron rather than Delta.
They are also 50 to 70% less likely to be admitted to hospital. The findings are broadly similar to estimates calculated by researchers in Scotland and Imperial College London on Wednesday.
However, the results are largely based on people under the age of 40, who currently have the highest case rates of Omicron.
The variant is still less common in those aged over 60, who are more likely to develop severe disease, and the UKHSA says further analysis will be needed in the coming weeks.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Thursday, December 23 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 31 (31) including 5 (6) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2658 (2653)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 579 (578)
*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 534 (533) 255 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 220.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 614 (614).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Thursday, December 23, 2021 – 147 (140), taking the total number of deaths to 147,720 (147,573).
*The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 119,789 (106,122), taking the total number to 11,769,921 (11,647,473).
Across the country, there are 8,216 (8,008) patients currently in hospital and 842 (849) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,617,091 (51,577,782) and second dose 47,210,053 (47,156,899) Booster or third vaccination total 31,684,926 (30,844,888).
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
*DATA ISSUE
Number of tests carried out is under-reported
Due to a technical issue, the NHS is unable to report any figures for the number of tests conducted in Pillar 1 or Pillar 3. Therefore, the totals only include those from UKHSA reporting.
*No update on 25 and 26 December 2021
The COVID-19 dashboard will not be updated on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 December 2021. Daily reporting will resume on Monday 27 December 2021. The availability of data will vary over the festive period.
The latest expected publication schedule (subject to change) is:
Testing
No reporting for UK on 25 to 28 December; 1 to 3 January.
