Quote Originally Posted by TWGL1 View Post
I’m sure they would have made some difference, however I’m led to believe the age grouping hasn’t changed that much and it’s clear the virus was in circulation about 6 months before any measures were taken. it generally affects people over 60 with underlying health issues such as obesity, diabetes etc.

Following the posts this morning comparing me you is like comparing apples and oranges so I understand why you don’t agree. Have a great afternoon
Well not for the first time you would be wrong. Again the ONS, (obviously only working with the data given not hidden),

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulat...nsights/deaths

The average (mean) age of death for COVID-19 has been lower than that of flu and pneumonia throughout the pandemic. In summer 2021, the mean age of death fell to 73 years, but has been rising again since the majority of the population have been fully vaccinated to 83 years in March 2022.

While most deaths due to COVID-19 have occurred among those aged over 80 years, the increased risk of death compared with flu and pneumonia has been greatest for those aged 40 to 79 years. In January 2021, when COVID-19 deaths were at their peak, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 was nearly 32 times higher than the number due to flu and pneumonia for this age group. Among those aged over 80 years, deaths due to COVID-19 were 16 times higher than those due to flu and pneumonia.