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"Many said the statistics supported the idea that people under 60 could live without Covid restrictions, while those most at risk are subject to constraints. "

388 people aged under 60 with 'NO underlying health conditions' have died of Covid in England's hospitals [since the start of the pandemic]

•Covid-19 deaths among under 60s with no underlying health conditions are 388
•A breakdown stated 338 people between 40 and 59 had died after positive test
•There was another 44 aged between 20 and 39, and just six under the age of 19
•Pre-existing health conditions include illnesses such as cancer and heart disease

Just 388 people aged under 60 with no underlying health conditions have died of Covid-19 in England's hospitals since the start of the pandemic, NHS data has showed.

The figures show that 1,979 previously healthy people died in hospitals in England after testing positive for Covid-19 between April 2 and December 23.

Just 338 of these people were aged 40 to 59, with another 44 aged between 20 and 39, and just six under the age of 19, according to the data.

Meanwhile 45,770 deaths were recorded among those with pre-existing conditions, of which 21 were aged under 20, 263 were between 20 and 39 and 2,926 were aged between 40 and 59.

Former Brexit MEP Claire Fox tweeted that the statistics are 'tragic' but restrictions should be eased because people think that the 'virus [is a] mortal threat for all'.

Pointing to statistics released up until December 16, she tweeted: 'Only 377 people under 60 without preexisting conditions have died of COVID in Eng. Tragic but when I've stated this as fact, often disbelieved.

'Such is fear, people think far more, that virus mortal threat for all. IMO restrictions on ALL can mean less focus on those most at risk.'

Pre-existing health conditions include terminal illnesses such as cancer and heart disease but also include asthma, diabetes and obesity. (read more)

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