Infection rates continue to fall as one more COVID-19 hospital death confirmed

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WHILE infection rates are continuing to fall in Warrington, one more COVID-19 related death has sadly been confirmed at Warrington Hospital.

Meanwhile, 240 (205) 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 58,982 (58,742).

Infection rates over a seven-day period have fallen again to 1,935 (1,995) – 924.1 (933.6) per 100,000 population which are now below the national average of 938.2 (934.4) per 100,000, which have risen again.

While one more COVID-19 death has been reported, inpatient numbers have fallen from 63-55, including 4 in ICU, while another 14 patients were discharged.

Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Tuesday, January 25, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 55 (63) including 4 (4) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2960 (2946)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 604 (603)
*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 (555) 265 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 230.1
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 Tuesday, January 25, 2022 – 439 (56), taking the total number of deaths to 154,356 (153,916).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 94,326 (88,447), taking the total number to 16,047,716 (15,953,685).
Across the country, there are 17,162 (17,523) patients currently in hospital and 598 (640) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 52,252,579 (52,236,574) and second dose 48,224,978 (48,195,145) Booster or third vaccination total 36,996,936 (36,941,059).
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

Latest COVID-19 hot spots as new cases fall in ALL areas of Warrington and infection rates fall by more than 50 per cent


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