More than 16% of people who had tested positive for coronavirus when they died were from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, new data shows.
On Monday, NHS England released data showing the ethnic breakdown of people who have died with coronavirus for the first time.
The statistics come days after a review was announced to examine what appears to be a disproportionate number of BAME people who have been affected by Covid-19.
Last week Downing Street confirmed the NHS and Public Health England will lead the review of evidence, following pressure on ministers to launch an investigation.
Discussing the review, Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, said ethnicity is "less clear" than three others factors in determining who is most at risk from coronavirus.
Source: The Independent, 21 April 2020
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