Why is the coronavirus death rate in the UK so high compared with the rest of Europe?

WHEN Italy’s coronavirus death rate surpassed China’s, the rest of the world watched the terrifying scenes of doctors and nurses in hazmat suits battling to save lives.

Experts had put the rapidly escalating situation down to Italy’s ageing population, a higher rate of smokers, as well as a culture of connectedness between generations.

It soon became clear that the UK was following the same trajectory and unless drastic action was taken, it was probable that the NHS would buckle under the immense pressure…. more >>.