COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to rise in Warrington with 553 new cases confirmed in the town and well above the national average.
The 553 (1,407) cases have been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency in the latest daily data, taking the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 45,885 (45,322).
Infection rates have risen again to 2,796 (2,562) – 1,335.3 (1,223.5) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which are above the national average of 1,145.4 (1,095.2) per 100,000, which have risen again.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals’ data is next scheduled to be updated on Wednesday, December 28.
COVID hospitalisations in England are also at their highest level since March 2021.
The number of people in hospital with COVID in England has risen to 9,546, according to latest figures.
The latest figure compares to 8,474 yesterday and is a 12% rise in the number of people in hospital in a single day.
However, the government has said it will not introduce any fresh COVID-19 restrictions in England this side of the new year.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said people should “remain cautious” when taking part in New Year’s celebrations – and take a lateral flow test before attending events.
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 Tuesday, December 28, 2021 – 18 (143), taking the total number of deaths to 148,021 (148,003).
*The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 129,471 (98,515), taking the total number to 12,338,676 (12,209,991).
Across the country, there are 9,546 (8,240) patients currently in hospital and 842 (842) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,679,435 (51,663,078) and second dose 47,289,628 (47,270,663) Booster or third vaccination total 32,696,064 (32,480,361).
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
DATA ISSUE
During the holidays, consistency of cases data for different areas vary for both publish and specimen date metrics:
Figures for Wales represent the sum of figures that would have been reported on 25 and 26 December 2021.
Provisional figures for Scotland are not included in the data. They will be added to the time series once confirmed.
No figures have been reported for Northern Ireland.
Incomplete data for deaths due to holidays
No data have been reported for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Latest COVID-19 hot spots and vaccination data as all but two areas see increases
