Council leader Barry Rawlings released a statement of reflection following the 1000th death of a Barnet resident due to Covid-19
By Will Grimond, Data Reporter

A total of 167,176 deaths were recorded throughout England by October 6 (Thursday) – up from 166,623 the previous week

There were four more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in Barnet.

A total of 1,000 people had died in the area when the UK coronavirus dashboard was updated on October 6 (Thursday) – up from 996 on September 8.

They were among 21,279 deaths recorded across London.

The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Barnet.

A total of 167,176 deaths were recorded throughout England by October 6 (Thursday) – up from 166,623 last week.

Following the news of 1000th death due to Covid-19 in the borough on Friday, council leader Barry Rawlings released a statement saying: “As we reach 1,000 deaths due to COVID-19 this week, my thoughts are with those who have tragically lost their lives, as well as with those who have lost their loved ones to the virus.

“Each life lost holds a story and a pain in the hearts of the family and community that has been left behind. We have lost mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, friends, neighbours – the list is wide-ranging and unforgiving. And too long.”

He added: “As we acknowledge this sad milestone and prepare for the winter months, I urge everyone to continue taking steps to protect themselves and each other.

“When it is your turn, please do step forward for your COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccines, consider safer behaviours such as wearing face coverings in crowded spaces, and let’s all do whatever we can this winter to keep these viruses down and stop them from stealing any more lives away.”

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