The latest figures continue the trend in which coronavirus death numbers have doubled around every fortnightDeaths in hospitals are above expected levels for the first time since May as coronavirus deaths continue to double every fortnight, figures show. Office for National Statistics figures on deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending October 23 also revealed 978 deaths with Covid-19 mentioned on the death certificate, the highest figure since early June. It continues the trend that has seen coronavirus death numbers double around every fortnight. In the week ending October 16, there were 670 coronavirus deaths recorded, up from 438 the week before that. This makes it one of the most complete sources of information on coronavirus deaths, but

Source: The Times November 03, 2020 17:03 UTC