THE UK coronavirus death toll has broken the 6,000-barrier after 758 deaths were recorded in England alone – the deadliest day so far.
NHS England confirmed the latest victims were aged between 23 and 102 – with the 23-year-old having no underlying health conditions.
So, how does COVID-19 kill those who tragically succumb to it?
And why has the disease killed young and seemingly healthy people?
The Sun put those questions and more to TV’s most-trusted medic Dr Hilary Jones in today’s episode of Ask Dr Hilary: coronavirus explained.
In Tuesday’s show:
– Is there a reason some people only get mild coronavirus symptoms while others get it severely?
– What was the daily national death rate before the outbreak of coronavirus?
– Are there different strains of COVID-19 that can be contracted?
– I understand that NHS staff must get tested, but what about all the other key workers?
– How long do symptoms of coronavirus last?
– Having previously suffered pneumonia, am I at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and my lungs not holding out?
– Can a breastfeeding mother who contracts the virus pass it on to a newborn baby?
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