The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that in the week ending 28 August 2020 1,040 deaths were linked to influenza or pneumonia. “Because pneumonia may be a consequence of COVID-19, deaths where both were mentioned have been counted only in the COVID-19 category.”What’s more, the number of Covid-19 deaths has fallen to the lowest number since 13 March, according to the ONS. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)It added: “The number of death registrations in England and Wales involving COVID-19 decreased by 37 deaths from 138 in Week 34 to 101 in Week 35, the lowest number of COVID-19 deaths registered since Week 11 (week ending 13 March) - the first week COVID-19 deaths were registered (five deaths). “Of all deaths registered in Week 35, 1.1% mentioned COVID-19, down from 1.4% in Week 34.”The new figures come shortly after the UK government announced a huge flu vaccination programme for this winter. "This will be the biggest flu vaccination programme in history, and will help protect our NHS as we head into winter."

Source: Daily Mirror September 11, 2020 10:02 UTC