THREE more COVID-19 deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend, while inpatient numbers have also risen, although infection rates are continuing to fall.
The 130 (164) 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 65,105 (64,811).
Infection rate figures over a seven-day period have fallen again to 1,477 (1,513) – 705.4 (722.6) per 100,000 population which have fallen again and are below the national average of 893 (923.2) per 100,000. which have also fallen again.
While three more deaths have been reported over the weekend, inpatient numbers have also risen from 41-47 while 33 patients have been discharged.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Monday, February 7, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 47 (41) including 1 (1) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 3,070 (3,037)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 618 (615)
*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 572 (571) 273.2 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 236.1
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 638 (638) 304.7.
*Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Monday, February 7, 2022 previous date in brackets 45 (75), taking the total number of deaths to 158,363 (158,318).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 57,623 (54,095), taking the total number to 17,866,632 (17,803,325).
Across the country, there are 14,207 (14,634) patients currently in hospital and 474 (478) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 52,437,297 (52,427,710 ) and second dose 48,594,494 (48,576,227) Booster or third vaccination total 37,553,416 (37,529,824).
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
