COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall in Warrington, with no further deaths reported and 257 new cases.
The 257 (214) COVID-19 cases reported by the UK Health Security Agency in the latest daily data, take the total number of cases recorded in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 64,474 (64,217).
Infection rate figures over a seven-day period have fallen to 1,655 (1,669) – 790.4 (797.1) per 100,000 population which have fallen and are below the national average of 1,009.4 (1,021.2) per 100,000. which have fallen slightly.
While no more deaths have been reported, inpatient numbers have risen slightly again from 42-44, although none are in intensive care, while four patients have been discharged since yesterday.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Thursday, February 3, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 44 (42) including 0 (1) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 3,024 (3,020)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 614 (614)
*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 568 (567) 271.3 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 235.1.
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 Thursday, February 3, 2022 previous date in brackets 303 (534), taking the total number of deaths to 157,730 (157,427).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 88,171 (88,085), taking the total number to 17,607,832 (17,515,199).
Across the country, there are 14,816 (15,233) patients currently in hospital and 483 (502) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 52,385,688 (52,373,222) and second dose 48,494,414 (48,467,140) Booster or third vaccination total 37,419,104 (37,380,067).
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
*3 February 2022
DATA ISSUE
Missing figures from Scotland added
Figures for cases, deaths and tests conducted that were not reported from Scotland yesterday have been retrospectively added to the totals for 2 February 2022. The missing data have also been added to the UK figures for 2 February.
1 February 2022
CHANGE TO METRIC
Deaths definition in England updated to align with revised cases definition
From 31 January 2022, UKHSA COVID-19 case reporting has changed to an episode-based definition which includes possible reinfections.
This means that from 1 February 2022 deaths will be reported using the new episode-based case definition in England, including deaths following possible reinfections. From this point, reported deaths in people with COVID-19 (within 28 or 60 days of positive test) are considered from the first positive specimen date of the most recent episode of infection, rather than an individual’s first ever positive specimen date.
On the dashboard, this means:
reported deaths will now use the new definition in England
deaths by date of death have today been revised back to the beginning of the pandemic
historical deaths by report date have not been revised, so there is a step increase in the cumulative numbers of deaths on 1 February
the existing metric names have not changed
figures by report date for 1 February for regions and local authorities within England should not be used as they include all deaths added that day to adjust to the new definition.
Caution should also be used when looking at the 7-day totals and change figures presented on the postcode search page for the next 14 days.
