COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington have now risen above the national average with 121 new cases, while hospital inpatient numbers have also risen slightly.
The 121 (158) new cases reported by Public Health England, take the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 38,516 (38,395).
Infection rates in Warrington have risen again to 933 (902) – 445.6 (430.8) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period which have now risen above the national average of 438.9 (439.4) per 100,000, which have fallen slightly again.
While no further hospital deaths have been reported, inpatient numbers have risen from 19-21 while a total of nine patients have been discharged in the past 24 hours.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Wednesday, December 1 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 21 (19) including 3 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2581 (2572)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 568 (568)
*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 216.1.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 611 (610).
Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 – 171 (159), taking the total number of deaths to 145,140 (144,969).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 48,374 (39,716), taking the total number to 10,277,146 (10,228,772).
Across the country, there are 7,634 (7,631) patients currently in hospital and 916 (916) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 50,994,257 (50,963,718) and second dose 46,399,306 (46,367,149) Booster or third vaccination total 18,608,124 (18,215,535).
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
