COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington have continued a downward trend although 132 new cases have been reported in the latest data from Public Health England.
A total of 132 (102) new COVID-19 cases have been reported, taking the total number of cases in Warrington since the start of the pandemic to 24,421 (24,289).
Cases in Warrington for the last seven days have remained on a downward trend, to 664 (689) – 317.1 (328.1) per 100,000 population over a seven-day period– but still above the national average of 270.5 (275) per 100,000, which continues to fall.
Meanwhile, the UK has recorded another 30,215 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period.
A further 86 people have died within 28 days of a positive COVID test, taking the total to 130,086 since the start of the pandemic.
73.5% of the UK’s adult population is now fully inoculated after 165,669 people received their second dose of a coronavirus jab yesterday – taking the total to 38,874,837.
Warrington & Halton Hospitals figures Monday-Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Current inpatients as of Thursday, August 5 (confirmed positive result – 14 days or less from first positive sample) – 21 (21) including 4 (4) in ICU.
Cumulative discharges (discharges of positive patients [excluding deaths]– 2123 (2122)
Cumulative deaths (deaths of positive inpatients) – current figure 510 (510)
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 488 (488) 232.4 per 100,000 population compared to the national rate of 193.9
The total number of deaths with Covid-19 on the death certificate in Warrington reported by Public Health England in all settings is 573 (573).
Across the UK the daily number of COVID-19 associated UK deaths reported on Thursday, August 5 2021 was 86 (119), taking the total number of deaths to 130,086 (130,000).
The daily number of lab-confirmed UK cases was 30,215 (29,312), taking the total number to 5,982,581 (5,952,756).
Across the country, there are 5,686 (5,896) patients currently in hospital and 881 (887) on ventilation.
Total number of 1st dose vaccinations: 46,926,330 (46,928,033) and second dose 38,874,837 (38,733,334)
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
