One million people died from Covid this year, reports WHO 

The WHO is urging governments to step up their vaccination programmes.

One million people have died around the world from Covid-19 this year, the World Health Organization has said, as it urged governments to step up vaccination programmes.

Irish data shows 62 people died between July 24 and August 20 this year. This brings the total number of Covid-deaths reported here to 7,758, the Health Protection and Surveillance Centre said on Thursday.