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Covid-19 death toll nearly three times higher than official count: WHO

Times of India · May 16, 2026, 4:08 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Global health systems suffered a historic setback as the Covid-19 pandemic caused an estimated 22.1 million excess deaths between 2020-2023, far exceeding official figures. Life expectancy saw a sharp decline, wiping out a decade of progress. Men and older adults were disproportionately affected, wh

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