Quote Originally Posted by Father Dougal View Post
It can't be argued they are higher- as they are. However isn't there a more nuanced debate to be had around the reasons (and it won't be a single reason) for these deaths.

For example how many extra have died because of cancer due to so much of our normal NHS all but disappearing as it focused almost entirely on covid?
And how many fewer deaths from 'flu, traffic accidents etc? It cuts both ways.