UK government daily death count figures rely on positive coronavirus tests in the last 28 days.
London:
The UK on Tuesday hit another grim milestone COVID-19 as the country’s death toll from the deadly virus exceeded 100,000 from the peak of the pandemic last year.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) assessment of death certificate data shows that there have been nearly 104,000 deaths since last year. The UK government ‘s daily death count figures rely on positive coronavirus tests in the last 28 days and are therefore slightly lower, at 98,531.
ONS figures show that 7,245 registered deaths in England and Wales reported COVID-19 on the death certificate in the week ending 15 January, up from 6,057 deaths the previous week which is the highest weekly figure since April 24, 2020.
“It is unfortunate that we have now lost more than 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. This is a terrible milestone, and behind every death there will be a story of sadness and grief. , “said Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, a membership body for the state – funded National Health Service (NHS).
“The long-term effects of COVID-19 will not be known for its long-term effects – but, in addition to the high mortality rate, it is of particular concern that this virus has widening health inequalities and disproportionately affecting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities, “he said, urging continued” vigilance “among all communities and their following social distance rules.
“The vaccine offers hope for the future. This is a key stage in the fight to end COVID-19 but we must stay the course until the end is really in sight, “he said.
The latest figures come as the UK government considers further steps in its fight against a high level of disease, including the ability of a 10-day compulsory hospital quarantine to applied for passengers entering Britain from regions believed to be at risk of a new release. of the corona virus.
“The NHS remains under severe pressure across the country with 37,899 people in UK hospitals with COVID-19 and that includes 4,076 on airplanes,” said UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock , reiterating the message for people to keep going after locking.
The minister emphasized that his department-led vaccination program is still on track to meet the government’s target of covering everyone under the main priority groups by mid-February, which despite the pressure of vaccine supply.
“The limiting feature to this vaccination program is supply. As we know, the supply is tight. We have had a strong performance in the past week. And I am sure that the NHS will provide all available views, “he said, adding that 78.7 per cent of people over 80 have now been vaccinated on Monday.
The government has also implemented a new Community Champion scheme through local councils, seeking celebrities including British Indian actors Meera Syal and Sanjeev Bhaskar, to help combat trust among minority communities towards vaccination.
“It is vital that everyone has access to accurate and up-to-date information about COVID-19. False information about COVID-19 vaccines could cost lives,” said Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.
More than £ 23 million in funding has been given to 60 councils and voluntary organizations across England to expand work to support those most at risk from COVID-19 and vaccine uptake.
“We want all communities to embrace the free vaccine offer and I have worked closely with faith and community leaders to ensure that those who have may be at higher risk of harm from this virus, “said vaccine use Minister Nadhim Zahawi.
“The expansion of the Community Champions scheme will help everyone get the advice and information they need about COVID-19 vaccines,” he said.
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