London records no Covid-19 deaths for first time in a month

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L ondon reported zero Covid-19 deaths on Sunday for the only the second time this year, according to Government figures.

The UK as a whole recorded 19 coronavirus deaths, as data show more than 30 million people have now been vaccinated against the disease.

None of these were in the capital, according to Public Health England data. It is the first time the capital has reported zero deaths since February 27.

There is normally a reporting lag over the weekend, with fewer deaths recorded. But the most recent complete data shows the seven-day average of deaths in the capital now stands at 2.7, compared to 196 on January 16.

There have been 15,413 confirmed Covid deaths in London, out of 126,592 across the country.

The data came hours before the Government eased lockdown restrictions across the country, allowing groups of six people to meet outside and outdoor sports to restart.

The Government’s “stay at home” message will end, but people will still be urged to stay local.

And families from London can travel to the seaside to enjoy this week’s mini-heatwave, the Government confirmed to the Evening Standard today.

Outdoor swimmers flocked to their favourite lidos across the capital as they reopened on Monday morning.

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It is the second major easing of England’s lockdown imposed in early January, after schools were reopened to all pupils on March 8.

While greater outdoor freedoms are now permitted, the Government is still advising people to work from home where possible and minimise the number of journeys they take.

The next step in the roadmap to easing England’s lockdown is April 12, which is earmarked for non-essential shops to reopen and for outdoor hospitality, including pubs and restaurants.

An official Government spokesperson stressed: “Whilst the ‘stay at home’ rule has ended, many restrictions remain in place.

“We ask everyone to act responsibly and cautiously and minimise travel where possible as these restrictions ease.”

FSM89 on March 29th, 2021 at 14:48 UTC »

Meanwhile in Brazil we expect to achieve 4k daily deaths this week

self-assembled on March 29th, 2021 at 14:17 UTC »

The UK's method of maximizing first doses and delaying the second dose has clearly helped stop cases, and saved lives. All other countries should take that approach.

jasperfilofax on March 29th, 2021 at 12:18 UTC »

I think this stat from the article is more important and shows the improvement made

data shows the seven-day average of deaths in the capital now stands at 2.7, compared to 196 on January 16.