Quote Originally Posted by Eric Cartman View Post
Thousands less than have actually died this year, as proven by the ONS figures published every Tuesday.
Interesting remarks. I wish the ONS would compile and publish stats for those Britons who have died of COVID-19 rather than 'involving' COVID-19.

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulat...26#coviddeaths

Deaths involving COVID-19
Our latest data on weekly deaths registrations include deaths involving COVID-19. Up to 24 April, there were 27,356 deaths registered in England and Wales involving COVID-19 (15,964 men and 11,392 women).

The majority of deaths involving COVID-19 have been among people aged 65 years and over (24,009 out of 27,356), with 43% (10,410) of these occurring in the over-85 age group.

Our figures are based on deaths registered in the stated period and include all deaths where “COVID-19” was mentioned on death certificates. They differ from those published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which are based on deaths occurring to date among those who have tested positive for COVID-19.

DHSC figures are valuable because they are available quickly and give an indication of what is happening daily. Our numbers are slower to prepare because they have to be certified by a doctor, registered and processed. But once ready, they are the most comprehensive.