COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington are continuing to rise sharply with another 822 cases confirmed in the town – and are now well above the national average.
The 822 (634) new COVID-19 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 50,117 (49,295).
With some data delayed over the holidays, it has now been revealed a record 933 new cases were reported on December 29, compared to the 794 reported at the time.
Infection rates have risen again to 4,290 (3,930) – 2,048.7 (1,876.8) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which are well above the national average of 1,525.9 (1,414.3) per 100,000., which also continue to rise.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals data is due to be updated tomorrow, Tuesday.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, December 31 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 54 (53) including 1 (2) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2711 (2705)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 584 (582)
*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 539 (539) 257.4 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 221.9.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 616 (616).
*Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Monday, January 3, 2022 – 42 (78), taking the total number of deaths to 148,893 (148,851).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 157,758 (137,583), taking the total number to 13,422,815 (13,235,401).
Across the country, there are 11,918 (11,918) patients currently in hospital and 868 (868) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,800,798 (51,771,547) and second dose 47,451,922 (47,412,410) Booster or third vaccination total 34,205,472 (33,928,754).
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
Cases and deaths data are only included for England and Scotland.
Data for Wales and Northern Ireland will be updated after the holidays.
Daily vaccinations data do not include Wales
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