Hundreds of under-65s have been killed by strokes and heart attacks because of the lockdown, a shock report reveals today. Officials recorded almost 2,800 heart attack and stroke deaths among under-65s in March and April – 420 more than usual. Up to a quarter of people who suffered the most severe heart attack — a complete blockage of an artery — did not seek help, figures suggest. Experts warned the risk of death from delaying heart attack treatment is higher than picking up Covid-19 at hospital. 'If you think you are having a heart attack or stroke call 999 immediately - every minute matters and prompt treatment saves lives.

Source: Daily Mail October 14, 2020 23:02 UTC