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| Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is dying and where? | Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is dying and where? |
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| Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland are continuing to fall, but excess deaths have risen slightly on last week and remain at above-average levels for the time of year. | Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland are continuing to fall, but excess deaths have risen slightly on last week and remain at above-average levels for the time of year. |
| As of 21 June, the number of coronavirus linked deaths was 4,119, with 49 deaths registered between 15-21 June where the disease was mentioned on the death certificate. | |
| Looking at the number of new deaths each day using NRS data, it is possible to see a peak of 108 on 9 April. | Looking at the number of new deaths each day using NRS data, it is possible to see a peak of 108 on 9 April. |
| There was a second spike of 105 on 20 April, but new deaths per day have been mainly falling since then. | |
| Why is the total number of deaths higher than Scottish government figures? | Why is the total number of deaths higher than Scottish government figures? |
| Overall, the number of deaths recorded by the NRS is far higher than daily figures reported by Public Health Scotland (PHS). | Overall, the number of deaths recorded by the NRS is far higher than daily figures reported by Public Health Scotland (PHS). |
| This is because the NRS includes all cases where Covid-19 is mentioned on a death certificate, even if the patient had not been tested. The PHS figures are based on the deaths of those who had tested positive for the virus. | This is because the NRS includes all cases where Covid-19 is mentioned on a death certificate, even if the patient had not been tested. The PHS figures are based on the deaths of those who had tested positive for the virus. |
| The graph below compares the NRS figures with the PHS daily figures. | The graph below compares the NRS figures with the PHS daily figures. |
| Excess deaths | Excess deaths |
| It is possible to measure deaths each week against an average death rate using NRS figures. | It is possible to measure deaths each week against an average death rate using NRS figures. |
| The data shows that there have been 4,917 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on a five-year average. | The data shows that there have been 4,917 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on a five-year average. |
| At its peak, there were 878 more deaths than average from all causes between 6-12 April. This fell to 39 between 15-21 June. | At its peak, there were 878 more deaths than average from all causes between 6-12 April. This fell to 39 between 15-21 June. |
| Using NRS data, we can also see where the excess deaths have occurred. | Using NRS data, we can also see where the excess deaths have occurred. |
| The next chart shows the first peak in excess deaths was in hospitals and at home and other non-institutional settings, followed by a much higher peak in care homes. | The next chart shows the first peak in excess deaths was in hospitals and at home and other non-institutional settings, followed by a much higher peak in care homes. |
| Excess deaths from all causes at home remain at above average levels. | Excess deaths from all causes at home remain at above average levels. |
| Looking more closely at the non-Covid excess deaths at home and non-institutional settings since the outbreak began in Scotland, 784 were from cancer. | Looking more closely at the non-Covid excess deaths at home and non-institutional settings since the outbreak began in Scotland, 784 were from cancer. |
| Almost 550 were categorised as "other", which includes alcohol-related deaths, accidents and suicide. | Almost 550 were categorised as "other", which includes alcohol-related deaths, accidents and suicide. |
| Where are people dying from Covid-19? | Where are people dying from Covid-19? |
| More people have died in care homes (1,917) than hospitals (1,909) since the Covid-19 outbreak began in Scotland. | More people have died in care homes (1,917) than hospitals (1,909) since the Covid-19 outbreak began in Scotland. |
| The seven deaths classed as "other institution" by the NRS are thought to be the deaths of inmates in prison. | The seven deaths classed as "other institution" by the NRS are thought to be the deaths of inmates in prison. |
| Between 15-21 June, there were more Covid-19 deaths in hospital (28) than care homes (20), for the first time in two months. | Between 15-21 June, there were more Covid-19 deaths in hospital (28) than care homes (20), for the first time in two months. |
| This chart shows where all Covid-19 deaths have been since the outbreak started. | This chart shows where all Covid-19 deaths have been since the outbreak started. |
| Age and gender | Age and gender |
| The NRS gives a breakdown of the age and gender of patients whose death was linked to Covid-19. | The NRS gives a breakdown of the age and gender of patients whose death was linked to Covid-19. |
| Almost 77% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 21 June were of people aged 75 or over. | Almost 77% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 21 June were of people aged 75 or over. |
| The virus has caused the death of 27 people aged under 45, but no-one under 15 years old has died from Covid-19 in Scotland, according to the NRS. | The virus has caused the death of 27 people aged under 45, but no-one under 15 years old has died from Covid-19 in Scotland, according to the NRS. |
| Of all deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland, 50.2% were female (2,068) and 49.8% were male (2,051). | Of all deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland, 50.2% were female (2,068) and 49.8% were male (2,051). |
| Which part of Scotland has the worst death rate? | Which part of Scotland has the worst death rate? |
| It is possible to calculate the death rate per 10,000 people for each council area of Scotland, using NRS population estimates. | It is possible to calculate the death rate per 10,000 people for each council area of Scotland, using NRS population estimates. |
| Inverclyde has the worst death rate, at almost 15 deaths per 10,000 people. | Inverclyde has the worst death rate, at almost 15 deaths per 10,000 people. |
| Source for all graphs and figures: National Records of Scotland | Source for all graphs and figures: National Records of Scotland |