CMI: Excess mortality returns with second Covid-19 wave

Hope William-Smith
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The number of deaths with coronavirus mentioned on the death certificate has continued to increase in recent weeks with all-cause mortality now higher than levels observed in 2019.

The Continuous Mortality Investigation's (CMI) latest mortality monitor update - issued yesterday (3 November) - shows the number of deaths relating to Covid-19 has increased from under 100 to 978 ...

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