According to new Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, there is no longer a statistically significant increase in the mortality rate from Covid-19 among people from ethnic minorities.
When Omicron was the predominate Covid variant between January and November 2022, analysts examined mortality rates for various ethnic communities.
Black and Asian people experienced more coronavirus-related deaths early in the pandemic than white people.
Bangladeshi, Black Caribbean, and Pakistani groups were at the greatest risk.
The past year saw a decline in the covid mortality rates for all ethnic minorities. According to the most recent data, there is no appreciable statistical difference in the number of Covid deaths among white people and ethnic minorities.
The ONS added that "all cause" mortality rates, which gauge the likelihood that a person will pass away from any cause, including Covid-19, have reached pre-pandemic levels.
Experts say there are "various factors" to take into account because of the complexity of the reasons for this change.
According to Dr. Veena Raleigh, a senior fellow at The King's Fund and an expert in epidemiology, at the beginning of the pandemic "we knew very little about [Covid-19], how it transmitted, and how to mitigate its spread and impact.".
The elderly and those working in front-line positions, as well as important employees in the NHS and the transportation industry, were the groups most affected by the virus because they were at risk for infection or were exposed to it on a regular basis. Naturally, a disproportionate number of ethnic minorities fill those positions, the speaker continued.
The virus initially had a terrible toll on mortality. But as time went on, we discovered more about how this virus spreads. For instance, various social controls on the spread of infection have been implemented, such as the wearing of masks and social seclusion. Thus, it helped to temper racial disparities.
"And naturally, the vaccination program started. Despite the fact that some ethnic minority groups have lower vaccination rates, a sizable portion of the population is immunized or has some immunity as a result of exposure to the virus.
"Over time, all of these factors have helped to lessen ethnic differences in Covid-19 mortality. ".
In comparison to other variants, Omicron has lower overall mortality rates.
Omicron BA deaths were compared in a prior ONS study that was published in the British Medical Journal in June of last year. 1 with the Delta variant.
It was discovered that patients who contracted Omicron had a 66 percent lower risk of dying from Covid-19 than those who contracted Delta.
