ONE more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington hospital, although infection rates are continuing to fall in the town with 118 new cases.
A total of 118 (132) COVID-19 cases were reported by the UK Health Security Agency in the latest daily data, taking the total number of cases recorded in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 66,373 (66,255).
Infection rate figures over a seven-day period have fallen again to 904 (946) – 431.7 (451.8) per 100,000 population and remain below the national average of 592.5 (614.2) per 100,000 which continue to fall.
While one more death has been reported at the hospital, inpatient numbers have fallen slightly from 61-60, including one in ICU, while 10 patients were discharged.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Thursday, February 17, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 63 (61) including 1 (1) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 3,149 (3,139)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 625 (624)
*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 577 (574) 275.6 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 238.8.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 645 (640) 308 per 100,000.
*Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Thursday, February 17, 2022 previous date in brackets 183 (199), taking the total number of deaths to 160,221 (160,038).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 51,899 (54,218), taking the total number to 18,499,058 (18,447,706).
Across the country, there are 11,721 (12,092) patients currently in hospital and 359 (354) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 52,531,292 (52,531,292) and second dose 48,818,475 (48,796,561) Booster or third vaccination total 37,911,067 (37,876,087).
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
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