WHO: About 15 million people dead in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19
May 5, 2022, 4:59 pm

WHO: About 15 million people dead in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19

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The Anews reported, citing DPA, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (May 5) that the coronavirus pandemic led to the deaths of around 14.9 million people globally in the past two years.

The figures include people who died from a Covid-19 infection as well as those with illnesses and injuries who passed away because of stretched health services and lockdowns.

The overall death figure now for those dying with or of coronavirus is more than 6.2 million, the WHO said in reference to numbers sent to the organization from member nations.

The WHO is calling for more investment in global healthcare, so that life-saving treatment is not put off during crises such as pandemics.

Group of women in COVID time (Photo: Pixabay)

The US Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation came to a similar conclusion to the WHO, with an estimate of 15.4 million deaths linked to the coronavirus pandemic up to the end of 2021.

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WHO experts took into account that many deaths were prevented because of Covid-19 restrictions. This includes fewer road and work accidents because many people stayed at home during lockdowns.

Source: anews

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