Lockdown easing could see tens of thousands of excess deaths if vulnerable not protected, study suggests

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Lockdown easing could see tens of thousands of excess deaths if vulnerable not protected, study suggests
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Research considering potential health service strain warns those at risk in need of further support

Lead author Dr Amitava Banerjee said: “Older people, those with one or more underlying conditions and their carers are asking what easing the lockdown might mean for their health.

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