ANOTHER 177 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Warrington, as infection rates continue to increase, with hospital inpatient numbers continuing to rise.
While another two patients have been discharged, the total number of inpatients has increased from 18-21 with five in intensive care.
The 179 (179) new COVID-19 cases take the total number of confirmed cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 21,407 (21,228).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have risen again, with 878 (834) – 418.1 (397.1) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– well above the national average of 329.9 (319.5) per 100,000, which continues to rise.
Meanwhile the UK has reported 42,302 new coronavirus cases and 49 more deaths in the latest 24-hour period.
It is the highest number of daily infections since 15 January when 55,761 cases were recorded.It is the eighth day in a row where total cases have exceeded 30,000.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Wednesday, July 14 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 21 (18) including 5 (5) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2056 (2054)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 502 (501)
There are also 5 long-term COVID-related inpatients at the hospital.
*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 484 (484) 230.5 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 192.4.
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 568 (568).
Education settings data July 14 2021
Number of schools and early years settings with COVID-19 cases: 64(59)
Number of pupils self-isolating (close contact): 2,409 (1,942)
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Wednesday, July 14 2021 was 49 (50), taking the total number of deaths to 128,530 (128,481).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 42,302 (36,660), taking the total number to 5,233,207 (5,191,459).
Across the country, there are 3,615 (2,731) patients currently in hospital and 522 (417) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 46,037,090 (45,978,017) and second dose 35,155,767 (34,997,491)
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