WHILE no more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, infections rates are continuing to soar in the town with another record 538 confirmed today.
The 538 (477) 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 43,915 (43,377).
Infection rates have risen again to 1,871 (1,758) – 893.5 (839.6) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which remains below the national average of 934.2 (881.7) per 100,000, which have risen again.
While no further deaths have been reported at the hospital, three patients have been discharged since yesterday, while inpatient numbers have risen from 31-34, including five in ICU.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, December 24 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 34 (31) including 5 (5) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2661 (2658)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 579 (579)
*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 536 (534) 256 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 220.4.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 614 (614).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Friday, December 24, 2021 – 137 (147), taking the total number of deaths to 147,857 (147,720).
*The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 122,186 (119,789), taking the total number to 11,891,292 (11,769,921).
Across the country, there are 8,240 (8,216) patients currently in hospital and 842 (842) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,649,696 (51,617,091) and second dose 47,254,099 (47,210,053) Booster or third vaccination total 32,290,487 (31,684,926).
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
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.
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