This is how many people are currently in North West hospitals with COVID-19

According to Government data, a total of 19,004 people have been admitted to hospital in the region since the pandemic began in March.

As of today (August 13), a total of 134 remain in hospital, including 23 on ventilation.

Note: The Government advises that its data is "not updated every day" and does not provide specific figures for individual hospitals.

The latest available data show that the most recent admissions were on Monday (August 10) when two people were taken to hospitals in the North West for treatment.

Last week (commencing August 3), a total of 115 people were admitted to hospital in the region, with 41 patients in just one day on Friday, August 7.

But the biggest influx of patients came during the peak of the pandemic on April 8, when a record 477 people were taken to hospital in just 24 hours.

The latest figures suggest a dramatic reduction in the number of people being admitted to hospital, despite a reported spike in new cases in Lancashire and Greater Manchester in recent weeks.

But it's not all positive news - there are more people on ventilation in North West hospitals today (August 13) than there has been since July 10.

Age of patients treated for COVID-19 in North West hospitals

- 91 children up to the age of 5

- 55 children between the age of 6 and 17

- 5,750 aged between the age of 18 and 64

- 8,511 aged between the age of 64 and 84

- 4,338 aged older than 85

Number of admissions to North West hospitals in recent days

Sunday, August 9 - 11 admissions

Saturday, August 8 - 10 admissions

Friday, August 7 - 41 admissions

Thursday, August 6 - 17 admissions

Wednesday, August 5 - 13 admissions