COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to rise in Warrington with 676 new cases reported in the latest daily data.
A total of 676 (461) 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 53,979 (53,303).
Infection rates over a seven-day period have risen again to 5,235 (5,092) – 2,500 (2,431.7) per 100,000 population which are still well above the national average of 1,982 (1,913.8) per 100,000, which also continue to rise.
Meanwhile, the UK has recorded 141,472 new COVID-19 cases and a further 97 deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Friday, January 7, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 91 (99) including 4 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2785 (2767)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 591 (588)
*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 543 (542) 259.3 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 223.8
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 625 (624) 298.5.
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Sunday, January 9, 2022 – 97 (313), taking the total number of deaths to 150,154 (150,057).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 141,472 (146,390), taking the total number to 14,475,192 (14,333,794).
Across the country, there are 18,454 (18,454) patients currently in hospital and 868 (868) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 51,950,528 (51,919,815) and second dose 47,677,951 (47,632,483) Booster or third vaccination total 35,499,486 (35,273,945).
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
