What has the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) been accused of?

The UKHSA has been accused of a "cover-up" after refusing to publish data that could link the COVID vaccine to excess deaths.

Why has the UKHSA refused to release the data?

The UKHSA argued that releasing the data would lead to "distress or anger" for bereaved relatives if a link were to be discovered, and that publishing the information risked damaging the "well-being" and "mental health" of families and friends of those who died.

What concerns have been raised about the UK's excess deaths since 2020?

A cross-party group of MPs and peers expressed alarm about the "growing public and professional concerns" over the UK's rates of excess deaths since 2020, and noted that potentially critical data has been shared with pharmaceutical companies but not made publicly available.

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UK Health Agency Accused of Covering Up Potential Vaccine-Linked Excess Deaths

16 Nov

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Summary

UK health watchdog refuses to publish data that could link COVID vaccine to excess deaths
Officials claim releasing data would cause "distress or anger" for bereaved families
Cross-party group alarmed by "growing public and professional concerns" over UK's excess deaths since 2020

UK Health Agency Accused of Covering Up Potential Vaccine-Linked Excess Deaths

As of November 16, 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been accused of a "cover-up" after refusing to publish data that could potentially link the COVID-19 vaccine to excess deaths in the country.

According to the report, the UKHSA argued that releasing the data would lead to "distress or anger" for bereaved relatives if a connection were to be discovered. Public health officials also claimed that publishing the information risked damaging the "well-being" and "mental health" of families and friends of those who died.