Originally Posted by
MickG0105
Possibly no one has mentioned it because they show a marked improvement on previous years.
As always, read the details (per your link).
So, zero in the Influenza deaths column and 148 fewer deaths from Pneumonia column when compared to the previous year. Form your own views as to what might be contributing to those outcomes.
Mate, I don't want to get into a debate about the statistics. I've read them. I linked them because I thought they were of interest. Obviously some of the actions taken due to COVID have affected the tally of deaths due to other respiratory diseases. I was merely reflecting on CRH's point about distracting media coverage.
And if you read the details you will have noted that influenza and pneumonia are linked for a good reason.