Child deaths fell 10% during first year of pandemic

Researchers credit likely record low to reduced deaths by infection during winter lockdown

Child deaths in England fell by about 10% during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic to what could be a record low, according to the first study of its kind.

The findings sharply contrast with overall mortality for England’s population, which was 14% higher than the previous year.

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