Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales up 68% in a week

Deaths from Covid in England and Wales have risen by more than 68% in a week, according to the latest data available from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). A total of 183 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending July 9 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate, according to the ONS – up 68% on the previous week. There were 9,752 deaths in England and Wales registered in the week ending July 9, 2021, this was 944 more deaths than the previous week and 6.2% above the five-year average.