Deaths caused by alcohol products in England and Wales increased by 16.4% during January to September 2020 amidst COVID-19 compared to the same time period in 2019. Urgent action needs to be taken to strengthen alcohol control policy.


Deaths caused by alcohol products in England and Wales increased by 16.4% during January to September 2020 amidst COVID-19 compared to the same time period in 2019. Urgent action needs to be taken to strengthen alcohol control policy.