Coronavirus death reports are reported every day, but they are just a snapshot of what is happening across the country

The truth is, the real death toll is much higher than first feared

Follow this thread to understand why

#coronavirus #covid19 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/real-uk-coronavirus-death-toll-risk/

16,387 deaths recorded in England and Wales in the seven days to April 3 makes it the deadliest week since records began in 2005

3,475 of those deaths had Covid-19 registered on the death certificate, leaving 2,607 unexplained excess deaths

#coronavirus #covid19

#Coronavirus deaths in England and Wales have been more than 50% higher than those in hospitals

Figures from @ONS show 6,235 deaths involving #covid19 between the start of the year and April 3

Compared to the 4,093 reported by @DHSCgovuk

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/real-uk-coronavirus-death-toll-risk/

For the first time, data has now been compiled on the underlying conditions linked to Covid-19 fatalities

Each condition was found in 14% of all deaths where the main cause of death was #COVID19

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/real-uk-coronavirus-death-toll-risk/

Across all age brackets, only one death in ten were otherwise healthy with no associated health problems.

That figure rose to one in four among the under 50s

#COVID19 remains most dangerous for those aged over 70.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/real-uk-coronavirus-death-toll-risk/

For men most deaths occurred where heart disease was present (18% to the total).

For women, Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia were the most prevalent underlying health conditions, accounting for 17% of all cases

#coronavirus #covid19

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/real-uk-coronavirus-death-toll-risk/