Freedom of Information request on deaths following COVID-19 (FOI 21/918)
Published 20 January 2022
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20th August 2021
FOI 21/918
Dear
Thank you for your request.
With regards to your questions please find our answers below.
- How many deaths have been caused solely by coronavirus in the UK, this is people who haven’t died with any other underlying issues other than having covid 19.
We can confirm that unfortunately we do not hold this information as we do not collect complete fatality data. We suggest you contact the Office for National Statistics for death statistics.
- What are the age ranges of these people who have died solely from covid 19.
We can confirm that unfortunately we do not hold this information as we do not collect complete fatality data. We suggest you contact the Office for National Statistics for death statistics.
- What is the mortality rate of covid in all ages.
We can confirm that unfortunately we do not hold this information as we do not collect complete fatality data. We suggest you contact the Office for National Statistics for death statistics.
- How many deaths have been caused by the covid 19 vaccines, I’d like information for all the ones that are available in the UK.
We would be happy to assist you with your query and have provided a link below to our website page for Adverse Drug Reactions reports. This report is published and updated every Thursday providing a comprehensive summary and detailed breakdown of the latest vaccine adverse reactions. Reports received through our Yellow Card scheme include some fatality reports and these can be viewed by following the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-adverse-reactions
It also confirms any steps the MHRA is taking to assess the benefit/risk profile against particular signals.
In regards to number of deaths statistics we do not hold this information as we do not collect complete fatality data. We suggest you contact the Office for National Statistics for death statistics.
- How many vaccine injuries overall have been caused by the covid 19 vaccines.
The link above will provide you with all Adverse Drug Reactions which have been reported to the MHRA.
- What is the age range of the people who are most covid 19 vaccine hesitant.
We can confirm that unfortunately we do not hold this information.
- Can I have proof that covid 19 exists and also that its been isolated?
MHRA holds no information on the isolation of the Covid-19 virus. We suggest that you consult the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies), which includes information supporting the governments’ decision making on the Covid-19 pandemic, including information on the isolation of the Covid-19 virus.
Please note that information on the isolation of the Covid-19 virus is also available in the public domain through scientific papers.
The Office for National Statistics can be contacted at info@ons.gov.uk.
We hope you find this information useful. If you require any further information please let us know.
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Yours sincerely
MHRA Customer Service Centre