NEW data shows which areas of Warrington have the highest take-up rates of the coronavirus vaccine. Having two doses of the vaccine is scientifically proven to reduce the likelihood of you being hospitalised if you do contract the virus. And while some areas of the town have high vaccine coverage rates, others do not. More than half of areas have first dose coverage in excess of 85 per cent of eligible residents. At the other end of the table however, some areas have less than 70 per cent of residents protected by a vaccine against Covid-19. Vaccine take-up rates are published using NHS England figures via an interactive map on the Government’s online coronavirus dashboard.
THE majority of areas across Warrington recorded next to no new coronavirus cases over the past week. This is according to an interactive map published on the Government’s online coronavirus dashboard which tracks Covid-19 cases in the community. Three or more new coronavirus infections were detected in nine areas of the borough, demonstrating the positive progress of the vaccination programme. The areas with the highest number of new cases only saw a maximum of six recorded over the most recent seven-day period – considerably less that the peak of the pandemic with little cause for concern. In total, coronavirus is virtually non-existent in 16 out of 25 areas in Warrington – the equivalent of approximately two thirds of the town.
ONLY five areas of Warrington recorded three or more new coronavirus infections over the past week. This demonstrates the progress being made by the town’s vaccination programme, with a quarter of adult residents having received both doses. The areas with the highest number of new cases – Stockton Heath and Hillcliffe and Fairfield and Howley – only saw five recorded over the most recent seven-day period. This is a far cry from the height of the pandemic, with some areas seeing outbreaks of more than 80 cases in a week. In total, coronavirus is virtually non-existent in 20 out of 25 areas in Warrington – the equivalent of 80 per cent of the town.
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