Highest deaths since 1929

but they are now going down.Uploaded 26-05-22US omicron variantshttps://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportionsBA.2, 39%BA.2.12.1, 58%Less common omicron derivativesOthers, 0.1%Delta, 0%UK, covid symptom Zoe studyONShttps://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/articles/coronaviruscovid19latestinsights/infectionsRisk of re-infectionRisk of re-infection, eight times higher in Omicron times (20 December 2021 onwards), compared with Delta times, (17 May to 19 December 2021)DeathsCOVID-19 is mentioned on fewer death certificates than flu and pneumoniaBut, more likely to be listed as the underlying cause of deathNumber of deaths due to COVID-19, and flu and pneumonia, England and Wales, 1901 to 2021COVID-19, 2020Underlying cause of 73,766 deathsCOVID-19, 2021Underlying cause of 67,258 deathsDeaths due to flu and pneumonia, 1929 Underlying cause of 73,212 deaths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices