Latest data on Covid- 19: 19th May 2020

Figures on support for workers (HM Treasury):

• 8 million jobs have now been furloughed with £11.1 billion claimed so far through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
• 2 million Self-employment Income Support (SEISS) claims have been submitted worth £6.1 billion

Figures on new claims to Universal Credit (DWP):

• Since the start of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, there has been unprecedented levels of demand for Universal Credit.
• Since the beginning of lockdown 2,619,000 individuals have claimed Universal Credit (16 March – 12 May).
• Numbers are still higher than normal business but are now beginning to fall.

Figures on Covid-19 related deaths (ONS):

• 37,375 Covid-19 related deaths by 8 May (England and Wales)
• 9,975 Covid-19 related deaths in care homes by 8 May (England and Wales)
• The Care Quality Commission (CQC) numbers show 9,762 deaths involving Covid-19 in care homes in England in just over a month (notified between 10 April and 15 May)