More deaths linked to Covid-19 recorded in Northumberland

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter

Published 5th Jun 2023, 18:32 BST

Updated 5th Jun 2023, 18:32 BST

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There were three more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in Northumberland.

The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show 1,368 people had died in the area by May 18 – up from 1,365 on the week before.

They were among 10,775 deaths recorded across the North East.

The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before June 1 – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.

192,052 deaths were recorded throughout England by May 18.