How Covid death demographics have changed

Under-65s now account for a higher proportion of deaths involving coronavirus than in January

Pandemic vigil
A pandemic vigil held in Cornwall earlier this year
(Image credit: Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

Deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK have reached their highest level since March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

“Hospital leaders have expressed concern at strain on the NHS”, with the number of hospitalisations due to coronavirus also on the rise, reported the Financial Times.

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