Infected blood transfusions probably killed 1,800 in UK - study

Infected blood transfusions probably killed 1,800 in UK - study An estimated 1,820 people died in the UK after being given contaminated blood transfusions between 1970 and 1991, a report has found.

The authors calculated that 26,800 people - possibly more - were probably infected with hepatitis C after being given the donated blood during childbirth or a hospital operation. BBC News