England: more than third of hospital Covid-19 deaths in London

Seven out of 10 trusts with highest death tolls are in the capital, with 590 reported so farCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than a third of coronavirus deaths in hospitals in England have occurred in London, with 590 deaths across the capital, according to the latest figures from NHS England.Seven out of the 10 trusts with thehighest death tolls in England are in London and the deaths are concentrated in a handful of hospitals. London North West Healthcare NHS trust reported 38 new deaths, taking its total to 93, the highest of any UK trust. A total of 55 deaths have been reported at Barts Health NHS trust, the next highest.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 31, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Niamh McIntyre, Pamela Duncan and Caelainn Barr Tags: Coronavirus outbreak UK news NHS Health Infectious diseases Science London Hospitals Source Type: news