Hospital admissions figures show extent of accidents as people turned to cooking, DIY and other pursuits
More than 2,700 people in England were admitted in 2020-21 after an accident with a non-powered hand tool such as a hammer or a saw.More than 2,700 people in England were admitted in 2020-21 after an accident with a non-powered hand tool such as a hammer or a saw.Popular lockdown pursuits such as cooking, DIY and buying pets led to thousands of people needing hospital care for injuries, figures suggest.
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