COVID-19 left a lasting increase in mortality that has yet to fully unwind in most rich nations, according to an analysis of data from 34 countries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/30/world/science-health/covid-deaths-rich-countries-study/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #covid19 #health #france #italy #uk #spain #lithuania