Positive news from this weeks figures (up to week ended 29th May), the increase in excess death number has slowed down to around 1,500 for the year to date. Sadly that is still over 200 a day but we are moving in the right direction. If we can get down to the double and single figures that other European countries are recording then we will be at a point where we can see how this will pan out. This weeks demonstrations will be a real indicator of whether or not this virus is burning itself out and if we can get back to normal.
Excess deaths for the U45s group actually fell from last week - still a very small number with only 211 for this age bracket.
Under 65s crept up to 5,190, a small increase of about 130
Over 65s is still the main area affected with over 56k excess deaths which has increased around 1,500 on the previous week.
Overall for England and Wales the excess deaths for the year to date is 62,006 up to 29th May. Scotland and NI will add over another 5k so let's not forget how big a number this is.
Excess deaths for the U45s group actually fell from last week - still a very small number with only 211 for this age bracket.
Under 65s crept up to 5,190, a small increase of about 130
Over 65s is still the main area affected with over 56k excess deaths which has increased around 1,500 on the previous week.
Overall for England and Wales the excess deaths for the year to date is 62,006 up to 29th May. Scotland and NI will add over another 5k so let's not forget how big a number this is.