ANOTHER 1,407 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington since Christmas Eve, including 558, today Monday, December 27, with infection rates now above the national average.
The 1,407 (Dec24-538) cases covering a period of three days, have been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency, taking the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 45,322 (43,915).
Infection rates have risen again to 2,562 (1,871) – 1,223.5 (893.5) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which are now above the national average of 1,095.2 (934.2) per 100,000, which have risen again.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals’ data is next scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, December 28.
Meanwhile, England reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases on Christmas Day, latest figures have revealed. There were 113,628 infections confirmed on 25 December after a rush to get tested in the days prior. It’s also been revealed that there were 103,558 on Boxing Day, and 98,515 in the last 24-hour period.
The government’s dashboard had not been updated with new figures since Christmas Eve, and the newest data is not UK-wide. It does not yet include data for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The latest data has been announced as New Year’s Eve plans in England were given the green light, with Sajid Javid confirming the government will not be imposing any further restrictions before the start of 2022.
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 (536) 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 616 (614).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Monday, December 27, 2021 – 143 (137), taking the total number of deaths to 148,003 (147,857).
*The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 98,515 (122,186), taking the total number to 12,209,991 (11,891,292).
Across the country, there are 8,240 (8,240) patients currently in hospital and 842 (842) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,663,078 (51,649,696) and second dose 47,270,663 (47,254,099) Booster or third vaccination total 32,480,361 (32,290,487).
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
*Incomplete data due to holiays
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