Covid deaths higher among low-paid workers in England and Wales, analysis shows

Trades unions say mortality rates expose huge inequalities' and call for increase in sick pay

Workers who are regularly exposed to coronavirus through their job, including care home workers and nurses, are more likely to die from the virus than people in other professions, according to fresh analysis.

People in some of the lowest-paid, manual jobs were also found to be three times more likely to die of Covid-19 compared with those in higher-paid, white collar jobs, prompting trade unions to call for clearer workplace safety guidance and an increase in sick pay.