U.K.'s COVID-19 Death Toll In Early April Higher Than Reported

The transcript discusses discrepancies in COVID-19 death toll figures in the UK, highlighting that the actual number of deaths may be over 40% higher than government-reported figures. The Onsa recorded over 13,000 deaths by April 10th, while the government reported about 9,300, only accounting for hospital deaths. If the underestimation is consistent, the virus may have caused over 23,000 deaths, making the UK the second hardest-hit country in Europe after Italy. COVID-19 was mentioned in a significant portion of death certificates in England, Wales, and London.

What was the reported difference in percentage between the Onsa and government COVID-19 death toll figures as of April 10th?

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

Which locations were included in the Onsa's COVID-19 death toll numbers?

• Only hospitals

• Hospitals and care homes

• Hospitals, care homes, and hospices

• Only care homes

If the UK government underestimated the death toll by a similar percentage, how many people might have died from COVID-19 in the UK?

• Over 23,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 15,000

• Over 30,000

Which country was reported as the hardest-hit in Europe by COVID-19 before the UK?

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

• France

In what proportion of death certificates in London was COVID-19 mentioned during the reported week?

• Almost all

• Less than a third

• About a third

• More than half