Male construction workers among hardest hit from covid deaths, ONS says

By Jordan Marshall2020-05-11T12:17:00

Data based on six week period up to 20 April

Construction has a higher rate of coronavirus deaths than most other sectors, Office of National Statistics show.

Low-skilled construction workers had a death rate of 25.9 deaths per 100,000 males, or 22 deaths, making it one of the most affected professions.

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