You asked

​​I would like to know please how many people have died in Preston and the South Ribble since the start of the pandemic OF Covid not WITH Covid.

We said

​Thank you for your enquiry

Unfortunately, we do not hold analysis showing the number of deaths due to COVID-19 and by specific area, such asa Preston and South Ribble.

However, please see the following available analysis, which may be of use to you.

Death registrations and occurrences by local authority and health board - Office for National Statistics

We use the term "due to COVID-19" when referring only to deaths where that illness was recorded as the underlying cause of death. We use the term "involving COVID-19" when referring to deaths that had that illness mentioned anywhere on the death certificate, whether as an underlying cause or not.

If you require any further information, please contact Health.Data@ons.gov.uk.