Coronavirus: New figures show significant rise in weekly deaths – BBC News

The latest official statistics on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK show a significant increase in weekly deaths. There were 6,000 more deaths than expected in the week ending April 3. Of particular concern is the situation in nursing homes and the community. It seems that some additional deaths are not related to coronavirus, with warnings that people can avoid going to other hospitals for a healthy life. Huw Edwards presents BBC News with reports from Health Editor Hugh Pym and Alex Forsyth.

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