https://news.sky.com/story/coronavir...LnyeU3n4nWAtUo
Previously anyone who has ever tested positive for the virus in England was automatically counted as a coronavirus death when they died, even if their death was likely to be caused by something else.
Scotland and Wales impose a cut-off of 28 days after a positive test, so any death after this period is not assumed to be virus-related.
...its the person who counts the votes.