Covid deaths in Europe to top 2 million by March, says WHO
by Jon Henley, Europe correspondent from on (#5S89A)
Dr Hans Kluge describes situation as very serious' with increasing strain on health services
Total deaths across Europe from Covid-19 are likely to exceed 2 million by March next year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said, adding that the pandemic had become the number one cause of death in the region.
Reported deaths have risen to nearly 4,200 a day, double the number being recorded in September, the agency said, while cumulative reported deaths in the region, which includes the UK, have already surpassed 1.5 million.
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