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UK records more than 80,000 'excess' deaths

UK records more than 80,000 'excess' deaths

The UK recorded around 80,100 more deaths between the start of the coronavirus pandemic and 8 January 2021 than during the corresponding period 12 months earlier, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has revealed.
20th January 2021
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WEF warns of increasingly challenging global risks

COVID-19 exacerbating global risks, WEF warns

COVID-19 has threatened to impede the global cooperation needed to tackle a vast array of heightened risks over the next decade, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned today.
19th January 2021
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Highest death rate increase recorded since Great Depression

Highest death rate increase recorded since Great Depression

The annual increase in deaths across England and Wales in 2020 was higher than in any year since the Great Depression, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has revealed.
13th January 2021
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Inflated 'excess' deaths recorded over festive period

Inflated 'excess' deaths recorded over festive period

England and Wales registered 51% more deaths between 19 December and 25 December 2020 (week 52) than over the corresponding week in 2019, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has revealed.
7th January 2021
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COVID-19 vaccination support rising in US and UK

COVID-19 vaccination support rising in US and UK

The number of people willing to get a COVID-19 vaccination is rising in the US and UK, but falling in several other countries, a global survey has uncovered.
7th January 2021
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UK's 'excess' death toll exceeds 70,000 for 2020

UK 'excess' deaths top 70,000 for 2020

UK deaths for this year have exceeded 2019 levels by more than 70,000, despite a slight decrease in recent weeks, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found.
23rd December 2020
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Weekly excess deaths remain high but stable, CMI finds

Weekly excess deaths remain high but stable, CMI finds

There were 12% more deaths in England and Wales between 28 November and 4 December 2020 (week 49) than there were during the corresponding week last year, which was equal to the rise seen over the previous seven days.
16th December 2020
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CMI to discount 2020 mortality data for next model

CMI to discount 2020 mortality data for next model

The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has announced that it will place no weight on 2020 data when it releases its next model for projecting UK mortality rates.
15th December 2020
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November deaths hit 10-year high

November deaths hit 10-year high

There were more deaths in England and Wales last month than in any other November over the last 10 years, according to analysis by the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI).
9th December 2020
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