ANOTHER COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital where inpatient numbers have increased for a third consecutive day, although infection rates have fallen again after yesterday’s brief rise.
A total of 143 (187) 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 65,435 (65,292).
Infection rate figures over a seven-day period have fallen again after yesterday’s slight rise to 1,444 (1,481) – 689.6 (707.3) per 100,000 population and remain below the national average of 833.7 (864.1) per 100,000.
While one more death has been reported since yesterday, inpatient numbers have also risen again slightly from 57-58 including two in ICU while 13 patients have been discharged.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Wednesday, February 9, 2022 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 58 (57) including 3 (3) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 3,092 (3,079)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 620 (619)
*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 237.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 640 (638) 305.6.
*Daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 previous date in brackets 276 (314), taking the total number of deaths to 158,953 (158,677).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 68,214 (66,183), taking the total number to 18,000,119 (17,932,803).
Across the country, there are 13,545 (13,793) patients currently in hospital and 430 (443) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 52,458,207 (52,447,403) and second dose 48,642,076 (48,617,355) Booster or third vaccination total 37,617,763 (37,586,043).
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
