New data reveals how many Covid-19 deaths there have been in Mid Sussex

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said up until May 22 (including deaths registered up to May 30) 156 people have died in Mid Sussex with Covid-19.

They include deaths where there is any mention of Covid-19 on the death certificate.

Sixty-six people died in hospital, 88 in care homes, one at home and one in a hospice.

In the same period there were 762 deaths registered, according to the ONS.

To see a map showing the breakdown of deaths between March 1 and April 17 by postcode click here.

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