Hundreds of Covid-19 deaths across Worksop and Retford

Hundreds of people have died as a result of Covid-19 in Bassetlaw.

By Andrew Dowdeswell

Published 3rd Feb 2023, 21:19 GMT

Updated 3rd Feb 2023, 21:19 GMT

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The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 426 people had died in the area by January 19.

They were among 16,644 deaths recorded across the East Midlands.

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A total of 180,801 deaths were recorded throughout England by February 2.

The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before Thursday, February 2 – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.

A total of 180,801 deaths were recorded throughout England by February 2.