UK Covid Deaths Pass 150k

More than 150,000 people in the United Kingdom have now died within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus, according to government figures.

- Andy Gregory

Only the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico and Peru have reported more than the 150,057 fatalities recorded by UK health authorities since the start of the pandemic – although measures vary, with the number of death certificates in the UK that mention Covid-19 exceeding 174,000.

In a tweeted statement, Boris Johnson said: “Coronavirus has taken a terrible toll on our country and today the number of deaths recorded has reached 150,000. Each and every one of those is a profound loss to the families, friends and communities affected and my thoughts and condolences are with them. Our way out of this pandemic is for everyone to get their booster or their first or second dose if they haven't yet.”

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the death toll represented a dark milestone for the country. “Our thoughts are with all those who have lost someone, and we thank everyone supporting the vaccination effort, he said. “We must ensure the public inquiry provides answers and that lessons are learned.”