Coronavirus: new figures reveal sharp rise in weekly deaths – BBC News

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The latest official statistics on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK shows a sharp rise in deaths each week. There were around 6,000 more deaths than expected in the week ending 3rd April. There is particular concern about the situation in care homes and in the community. Some of the extra deaths do not appear to be related to coronavirus, with warnings that people may be avoiding going to hospital for other life-threatening conditions. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Health Editor Hugh Pym and from Alex Forsyth.

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