Rate of decline in Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales slows in latest ONS data
by Niamh McIntyre and PA Media from on (#55QNV)
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Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales have dropped steadily for the past seven weeks, but the rate of decline slowed in the most recent week of data.
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed 532 deaths related to Covid-19 in the week ending 3 July. This was the lowest death toll since the week ending 27 March. Lockdowns were introduced in England, Wales and Scotland on 26 March.
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