THERE have been just five new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington in the past week – compared to 36 the previous week when health chiefs warned local residents against complacency.

FOLLOWING a national rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, Warrington & Halton Hospitals Safeguarding Team has led a targeted ‘Spotlight on Safeguarding’ campaign this month with the launch of a “Silence hides Violence” poster.

WARRINGTON council’s Public Health leaders have reiterated the need for residents to remain extra cautious and to guard against complacency, as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise.

TWELVE new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington and one more person has sadly died according to the latest figures from Public Health England.

WARRINGTON Hospital is currently caring for five COVID-19 related inpatients, including one in intensive care, following the recent increase in new cases in the town.

WARRINGTON & Halton A&E services is set to receive an extra £4.3m in funding to increase capacity ahead of the winter months.

RESIDENTS are being warned not to be complacent following a recent rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Warrington, with another five new cases in the past 24 hours – making a total of 25 over five days.

SEVEN new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Warrington in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 20 new cases since last Thursday.