evidence: Northern Ireland had fewer deaths per head of population than England, Scotland or Wales across the three years of the pandemic, evidence given to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has stated. [...] The academic stated that Northern Ireland deaths were lower than its three UK neighbours, with its total 34th highest among European nations. [...] "In comparison, Northern Ireland fared relatively better in terms of the pandemic’s impact, securing the 52nd position worldwide and ranking 34th in Europe.