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Experts find that diabetes is ‘significant factor’ in increased risk of ethnic group. People with a south Asian background are the most likely group to die from Covid-19 after being admitted to hospital across the UK, according to a new study. Data from 30,693 people admitted to 260 hospitals found a 19% increased risk of death with coronavirus for those with south Asian backgrounds compared with white people. Experts behind the study said 40% of the south Asians in the group had diabetes – a “significant factor†in their increased risk of death. Q&A Coronavirus: should everyone be wearing face...
