ONE more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital, where inpatient numbers have risen over the weekend, while infection rates are continuing to plateau in the town.
The 205 (216) 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 58,742 (58,537).
Infection rates over a seven-day period have fallen marginally again to 1,995 (1,982) – 933.6 (946.5) per 100,000 population which are now marginally below the national average of 934.4 (925.3) per 100,000, which have risen again for the third time in four days.
While one more COVID-19 death has been reported, inpatient numbers have risen again after recent falls, from 57 to 63, including 4 in ICU, while 14 patients were discharged over the weekend.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Monday, January 24, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 63 (57) including 4 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2946 (2932)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 603 (602)
*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 555 (554) 265 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 229.4
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 627 (627) 298.5.
*Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Monday, January 24, 2022 – 56 (75), taking the total number of deaths to 153,916 (153,862).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 88,447 (74,799), taking the total number to 15,953,685 (15,859,288).
Across the country, there are 17,523 (17,976) patients currently in hospital and 640 (664) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 52,236,574 (52,223,105) and second dose 48,195,145 (48,158,421) Booster or third vaccination total 36,941,059 (36,890,079).
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
Revisions to cumulative numbers of deaths within 28 days of positive test
One death has been removed from the cumulative number of reported deaths within 28 days of positive test in Northern Ireland following validation.
Public Health Scotland has noted that the cumulative number of deaths within 28 days of positive test in Scotland is one fewer than the day before. They are investigating this.
