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Originally Posted by denphone

They are now saying that pregnant women are in the higher risk group now as well.

Totally a precautionary approach, there is no evidence to suggest they are more at risk.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

nobody should use the NHS unless an emergency.

Well that should be the case in any event.

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Originally Posted by denphone

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said 53 people in the UK have now died after testing positive for the coronavirus.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-51903319

Most, if not all, had pre-existing conditions.