Although official figures report the number of coronavirus-related deaths at over 19,000, there has been a spike in the number of ‘excess deaths’. These account for the deaths of people who have not been officially diagnosed with COVID-19 and these figures suggest that the mortality rate could be substantially higher>>>
The number of coronavirus-related deaths has risen by 616 in the UK, taking the total to 18,738. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 24/04/2020
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in UK hospitals has risen by 888, taking the total to 15,464. The daily figure is slightly higher than it was yesterday but the overall trend in the last few days indicates that the rate of deaths is slowing down. The UK has the fifth>>>
One in 10 coronavirus-related deaths in England and Wales happened outside hospitals, says the Office for National Statistics. The 406 deaths were not included in the daily NHS and Department of Health coronavirus figures, which only count hospital deaths. The number is made up of 217 deaths in care homes,>>>
The US has reported more than 20,000 #coronavirus-related deaths and more than half a million infections. There are more confirmed cases in New York state than in any country in the world. New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the death rate is ‘stabilising – but at a horrific rate’ as>>>
Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the NHS but said he ‘isn’t aware of any link to a shortage of PPE’. He responded to criticisms that the government is not supplying health workers with enough protective equipment and reiterated the importance of workers not using>>>
The number of confirmed coronavirus-related deaths in the UK has increased by 684 – bringing the total to 3,605. The number of deaths, in the 24 hours up to 5pm on Thursday, marks the largest increase so far, with the previous day recording 569 people. The Department of Health said>>>
Italy has reported its highest number of coronavirus-related deaths in one day, with 919 deaths announced on Friday. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 28/03/2020
Bergamo’s streets are empty as it deals with a devastating number of coronavirus-related deaths – and residents have a warning for others. It is the worst-hit city in Italy, the country currently struggling the most with the coronavirus crisis. Original Author: Produced by Sky News and published on 23/03/2020