Covid in Wakefield: Positive cases of coronavirus decrease across the district

According to Government data (which was updated on Friday) between April 1 and April 7, there were 19,143 tests, a decrease of -14.9% compared to the previous week.

Cases in Wakefield

Between April 2 and April 8 2022, 1,705 people had a confirmed positive test result, a decrease of -33.4% compared to the previous week.

Vaccinations in Wakefield

Vaccines are currently given in three doses.

A total of 270,784 people had been given a first dose by the end of April 7.

A total of 257,070 people had been given a second dose and 201,091 people had been given a booster or third dose.

Healthcare in Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Between March 28 and April 3, 113 people went into hospital with coronavirus, an increase of 17.7%.

There were 111 patients in hospital with coronavirus on April 5.

Some people in the hospital need to use a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe, but as of April 5, there were no coronavirus patients in hospital beds needing this treatment.

Deaths in Wakefield

Between April 2 and April 8, there have been 21 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows an increase of 425.0% compared to the previous seven days.