Research reveals that more people died from hot or cold weather conditions than COVID-19 in parts of UK

Maps of the ratio of temperature-related deaths to COVID-19 deaths during extreme temperature events. Panel a shows regional ratios for the whole study period, i.e., 30 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. Panel b shows regional ratios on 70 heat wave days (in a total of 10 heat waves) during the study period. Heat waves are defined following the UKHSA definition. Panel c shows regional ratios on 70 cold snap days (in a total of 8 cold snaps) during the study period. Cold snaps are defined as days on which Read More