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Indeed, the seven day rolling average of deaths peaked on 13th April at 851. Since then they have dropped every single day until two days ago, when the figure rose from 244 to 251. 256 yesterday and 253 today. Wednesday's average figure increase was caused by Wednesday's actual number of 412 - the first time the figure had exceeded 400 for more than a week. It could, of course, be something to do with dodgy reporting over the BH weekend, but the seven day average would smooth that out.Also bear in mind that there can be delays in reporting, so the daily figures are less meaningful than longer term rolling figures.
I know it sounds callous but I still think it's important not to concentrate too much on deaths when examining the effects of the lockdown and relaxation of restrictions.
I haven't seen any figures which suggest London is again becoming problematic. I believe there were two days in the last week when no new cases at all were reported and the daily average is now at 24 (against a national average of over 2,000). I think it is well accepted that London currently has the lowest rate of new infections in the country.