ONS data suggests that the effects of lockdown might be more fatal than Covid. Nearly 10,000 additional deaths are reported than the 5-year average.
On Tuesday, the Office for National Statistics published its figures for excess deaths in Great Britain. It revealed that around 1,000 more people die each week from diseases and other conditions than Covid.
This means the excess death rate is 14% higher than its five-year average. It also means 1,350 deaths have occurred in the week that ended on 5 August.
Only 469 Covid-related deaths were recorded, while the other 881 are still ‘not understood’. Nearly 10,000 deaths not related to Covid were recorded since June. This is an increase of around 189 deaths per week from the average over the past five years.
This is three times more people who have died of Covid (2811) in the same period.
ONS analyze takes into account changes in the population as we age, and yet finds a “substantial ongoing excess”.
ONS data shows that lockdown may be contributing to more deaths than Covid, with nearly 10,000 deaths more than the average over five years.
The Telegraph reported that the Department of Health might have requested an investigation of these concerning numbers due to potential links to delays in medical care as a consequence of ongoing pressure on the NHS.
Lockdowns prevented treatment of conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
According to the Stroke Association, it was anticipating the increase in deaths since a while.
The chief executive of the private GP service Doctorcall Dr Charles Levinson noted that there was a disturbing increase in mental illness conditions and undetected cancers. He also said that cardiac issues are on the rise.
“Delays in seeking or receiving health care are, to my mind, the primary driving force.” The nation was required to pay close attention to the Daily Covid Statistics, but these frightening figures are barely given a chance. According to him, a full investigation and prompt response by government are required.
Statistics from England showed last week that the quality of emergency care in hospitals was at an all time low. Over 20,000 people had to wait 12+ hours for treatment.
Last week, England’s statistics revealed that hospital emergency services standards have fallen to an all-time low. More than 20,000 patients had to wait more than 12 hours before they could receive medical attention.
Study suggests that people with mild Covid will be infected for up to five days.
A new study suggests that people with mild Covid will be infected for five days on average.
The study found that one-fifth of participants were infected prior to symptoms onset.
The research found that two-thirds (33%) of the cases were still infected five days after symptoms started. A quarter were still infected at seven days.
The Imperial College London led the study and it was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal. It is the first time that infectiousness can last after coronavirus infective disease in the community.
Daily tests were done from the moment people became infected to determine the amount of virus that they were carrying.
These results indicate that although lateral flow tests are not reliable in detecting the beginning of infection, they can be safely used to shorten self-isolation.
Researchers recommend that people take Covid-19 isolate five days before symptoms start and then do lateral flow testing on the sixth day.
They advise that if two consecutive tests show negative results, you can leave isolation. If someone tests positive for the second time in a row, it is safe to leave isolation. However, they can continue testing positive for 10 days.
The current guidance from the NHS suggests that individuals should stay in their homes and not contact other people for less than five days.
Ajit Lalvani is the director of the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Respiratory Infections.
“We could determine the time frame in which someone is infectious through special daily tests that measure viral infection (not only PCR), and by keeping daily records of symptoms.
“This is fundamental for controlling any pandemic. It hasn’t been defined previously for any respiratory infection within the community.
He said, “Combining our findings with what we know regarding the dynamics Omicron infections,” that although the infectious period may seem shorter, the length of the infectiousness observed can be generalized to the current SARS-CoV-2 variations.
“Our evidence may be used as a guideline for self-isolation and infection control strategies to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission.”
New study looked at people exposed to PCR-confirmed Covid within their homes between September 2020, March 2021, and May-October 2021. This included those who were vaccinated as well as those who weren’t.
A total of 57 individuals were tested, and the duration of infection was determined in 42 cases. Three people were not symptomatic and 38 had a date when symptoms began.
Professor Lalvani stated that self-isolation was not required by law. However, people who wish to be isolated need to receive clear direction.
The NHS advises you to avoid any contact with others if your test is positive for Covid-19. But, we have data that suggests two-thirds would remain at home after a five-day period of self-isolation.
He said, “Our research shows that infection usually starts soon after the development of Covid-19 symptoms.”
“We recommend that any person who has been infected with the virus be kept isolated for at least five days. Then, if two of your daily test results are negative, use daily lateral flow tests.
According to the Office for National Statistics, approximately 1,000 people die each week due to illnesses or conditions other than Covid according (file photo).