Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK Simple summary for Ards and North Down This information comes from the UK Government. This document explains the key statistics presented on the UK Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. It was last updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2022.
Testing in Northern Ireland Testing is where we do a test to see who has coronavirus. Some people are tested more than once. Between 13 May 2022 and 19 May 2022, there have been 52,984 tests. This shows an increase of 144.8% compared to the previous 7 days. Cases in Ards and North Down A confirmed case is someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. Between 9 May 2022 and 15 May 2022, 224 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows an increase of 0.4% compared to the previous 7 days. Vaccinations in Northern Ireland Vaccines are given in several doses. 1,428,607 people had been given a first dose by the end of 16 August 2022. 1,354,871 people had been given a second dose by the end of 16 August 2022. 1,177,378 people had been given a booster or third dose by the end of 16 August 2022. Healthcare in Northern Ireland Some people with coronavirus have to go into hospital. Between 5 August 2022 and 11 August 2022, 85 went into hospital with coronavirus. This shows a decrease of -41.8% compared to the previous 7 days. There were 358 patients in hospital with coronavirus on 11 August 2022. Some people in the hospital need to use a special device called a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe. There was 1 coronavirus patient in hospital beds with a mechanical ventilator on 22 May 2022. Deaths in Ards and North Down Between 13 May 2022 and 19 May 2022, there have been 1 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -50.0% compared to the previous 7 days.