Non covid excess deaths

Why are people dying more than normal? UK, excess deaths Hundreds more people than usual are dying each week in England and Wales Not from Covid Covid deaths, UK w/e 24 June, 346 w/e 17 June, 309 Total deaths registered in the UK 12,278 15.9% above the five-year average Latest breakdown, (England and Wales) Excess deaths = 1,540 Covid deaths, 285 58.2% of this 285 gave covid as the underlying cause So, 166 from covid 119 with covid Non covid excess deaths, 1,540 – 166 = 1,374