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Thousands of extra deaths outside hospital not attributed to COVID-19

There were 7,500 more deaths than usual in care homes and in people’s own homes over the two weeks to 10 April — only 1,500 of which have COVID-19 recorded as a cause — new figures have revealed.

Published Apr 21, 2020

HSJ

HSJ editorial team, Wilmington Healthcare

Thousands of extra deaths outside hospital not attributed to COVID-19

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