TWO more COVID-19 related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend, although inpatient numbers have fallen, while infection rates have increased again in the town.
The 124 (100) new cases reported by Public Health England, take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 37,263 (37,139).
But infection rates in Warrington have risen for a second consecutive day to 809 (769) – 386.3 (367.2) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period but remain below the national average of 422.7 (418.3) per 100,000, which have increased again.
While two more patients have died at the hospital over the weekend, inpatient numbers have fallen to 10, with none in ICU, while seven patients were discharged.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Monday, November 22 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 10 (14) including 0 (1) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2544 (2537)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 564 (562)
*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 525 (525) 250.7 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 214.6
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 609 (598).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Monday, November 22, 2021 – 45 (61), taking the total number of deaths to 143,972 (143,927).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 44,917 (40,004), taking the total number to 9,889,926 (9,845,492).
Across the country, there are 8,024 (8,079) patients currently in hospital and 911 (923) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 50,777,474 (50,759,550) and second dose 46,168,300 (46,152,913) Booster or third vaccination total 15,331,311 (15,064,693).
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
