The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 1,075 people had died in the area by January 19.

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

a nurse puts on PPE in a ward for Covid patients . — Photo: RADAR

More than 1,000 people have died as a result of Covid-19 in Barnet.

The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 1,075 people had died in the area by January 19.

They were among 22,500 deaths recorded across London.

The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before February 2 (Thursday) – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.

A total of 180,801 deaths were recorded throughout England by February 2.

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