Authorities called for an investigation into the excess deaths after reports said lockdowns may have killed more people than Covid-19.
According to The Telegraph, theOffice of National Statistics (ONS) excess death toll shows that about 1,000 more people die each week from non-viral causes than normal. I'm here.
The paper said the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSC) had sought confirmation of the data, and a department spokesperson told his PA news agency that cardiovascular disease Diabetes "is a possibility," he said. Partly responsible for most of the excess deaths."
She said:
" The current data suggest that there is ample evidence that many of these deaths may be preventable, making the aggressive management of risks associated with heart problems a major concern.
"These statistics are part of the regular monitoring efforts of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, and are conducted by senior leaders within the Department of Health and Human Services and the NHS.
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Weekly registered Covid-19-related deaths in England and Wales fell for the first time since mid-June, with the recent wave of the virus It was newly confirmed that it was retreating.
About 723 deaths registered in the seven days to 5 August had Covid-19 listed on their death certificates, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
This is an 11% decrease from the previous week and the sixth consecutive week of increases.
High levels of Covid antibodies in the population (due to vaccination or previous infection) mean the number of people seriously ill or dead from the virus this year remains low To do.
ONS will release a detailed analysis of last month's death toll in late August.
