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An interactive map showing coronavirus deaths by zip code reveals that hundreds of towns and villages have managed to avoid a single death during the pandemic.
Looking at the map, from the Office for National Statistics Data, it is revealed that large areas of Wales, the south-west and east of England have not been affected by the virus that has affected most of the country.
But it also reveals how three areas of London, which is where more than half of all Covid-19 deaths in the UK have occurred, have yet to have a registered coronavirus death.
Lambeth North and its neighbors Borough and Southwark Street, as well as North Acton, have not yet recorded a death due to coronavirus.
Outside of London, 24 cities in Cornwall have not suffered any COVID-19 deaths, and the county suffers only 14 deaths per 100,000 people.
A map shows deaths in England and Wales with overlapping train lines
In eastern England, at least 23 local authorities have reported no coronavirus deaths in Suffolk and 21 in Norfolk.
There are nine cities and towns where residents have not yet fallen victim to the disease in Welsh County Conwy, seven in Pembrokeshire, five in Gwynedd and five at Ceredigion.
No deaths have been recorded in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire in the southern Milford and Lymington area, while in neighboring Dorset, places such as Bovington, Wool, and Lulworth have reported no deaths from Covid-19.
The map shows that most virus deaths occur in densely populated cities and their transportation routes with one another, with deaths spreading in cities along major rail lines.
Meanwhile, the towns furthest from the cities seem to be avoiding the worst of the crisis.
The interactive map breaks down the number of COVID-19 deaths from so-called ‘Middle Layer Super Exit Areas’ (MSOA) that have an average population of 7,500.
An MSOA is a geospatial statistical unit used in England and Wales to facilitate reporting of small area statistics.
They are part of the ONS coding system created by the Office of National Statistics.
The ONS uses them to get a more accurate local breakdown of the statistics, rather than going through the general counts for each county.
MailOnline tracked hundreds of these areas for coronavirus deaths, but since there are 7,200 MSOAs in England and Wales, our findings are just the tip of the iceberg.
The report looked at 20,283 virus deaths recorded in England and Wales from March 1 to April 17, meaning it is two weeks behind schedule and thousands of deaths have not been included.
Today, the government announced 621 more coronavirus deaths, bringing the total number of people dying from Covid-19 to 28,131.
Yesterday, as MailOnline previously reported, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) released today found that British blacks and Asians are two and a half times more likely to die of COVID-19 than whites.
Ethnic minority groups, who are most vulnerable to COVID-19, make up the majority of residents in Newham (71 percent) and Brent (64 percent).
While the vast majority of residents in Hastings and Norwich are white, only 9% and 6% come from minority groups.
Experts say that people living in poverty smoke and drink more alcohol, and are more likely to be obese, increasing the likelihood of chronic illness.
Patients with pre-existing health problems fight to fight COVID-19 before it becomes life threatening.
And those with lower incomes are also more likely to use public transportation more frequently and live in crowded houses, increasing their chances of contracting and spreading the virus.
The second most affected area behind London was the West Midlands, where the death rate is 43.2 per 100,000. The report analyzed 20,283 virus deaths recorded in England and Wales from March 1 to April 17.
All-cause mortality rates are highest in poorer areas, ONS said, but the pandemic appears to be pushing rates even higher
London’s municipalities represented the ten most affected local authorities, according to the report.
Javed Khan, executive director of Barnardo’s vulnerable children’s charity, said: ‘The news that the poorest areas of the country have a higher death rate from coronavirus is troubling, but unfortunately not surprising.
“This crisis highlights the deep-seated inequalities that have been hidden for decades. Vulnerable children and families, and those already disadvantaged, are at risk of becoming forgotten victims.
“Without intervention, this crisis will be devastating for an entire generation: Their mental health, safety, education and job prospects are at stake.”
‘The Government must ensure that emergency funding and already announced resources reach those in need without delay. And in the coming months, funding decisions should reflect the magnitude of the challenge now facing vulnerable children and families. ”
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Assistance said: ‘Any death from this disease is a tragedy and we are working incredibly hard, day and night, to protect the nation’s public health.
‘We have commissioned urgent work from Public Health England to understand the different factors that can influence the way someone is affected by this virus. We will expose all the details in due time.
