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Boris Johnson warns of more coronavirus deaths as cases in over-80s 'double in days'

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Boris Johnson has bluntly warned Brits to expect more coronavirus deaths after the number of cases among over-80s "doubled" in a matter of days.

The Prime Minister said the rate of Covid-19 among people over the age of 80 is now around 12 per 100,000 across the country. "Only a few days ago it was about half that," Mr Johnson said. "It is growing." Data produced by 10 Downing Street showed cases have not doubled in days among the over-80s, as the PM said, but they have soared in just two weeks.

Cases among the over-80s in England were at just 7.8 people per 100,000 people on August 23 - rising to 12.9 on September 6.

The Prime Minister also admitted the virus is "readily transmissable" between children and adults. He made the remark despite

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