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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 now account for less than 1% of all deaths in Scotland. Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland remain at low levels, despite a slight rise on last week.
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths is 4,193, with six deaths registered between 13 July and 19 July where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate. The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths is 4,201, with eight deaths registered between 20 July and 26 July where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate - up from six the previous week.
At the height of the outbreak in April, 36% of all deaths in Scotland were caused by Covid-19. This figure has now fallen below 1% for the first time since the middle of March. However, the NRS said Covid-19 deaths accounted for just 1% of all deaths in Scotland, down from 36% at the height of the outbreak in April.
However, excess deaths from all causes have returned to above average levels.
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.There was a second spike of 105 on 20 April, but new deaths per day have been mainly falling since then.
On the 7 July, the NRS said no-one in Scotland died from Covid-19 - the first time this has happened since 13 March. According to the NRS, no-one in Scotland died from Covid-19 on 7 July - the first time this has happened since 13 March.
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.
Including excess deaths, there are three ways to count Covid-19 deaths in Scotland. Including excess deaths calculated from a five-year average, there are three ways to count Covid-19 deaths in Scotland.
This chart shows how the proportion of Covid-19 deaths has reached its lowest level since the start of the outbreak. This next chart shows deaths from all causes in Scotland since 2 March with the Covid-19 deaths shown in red.
Excess deathsExcess 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 4,856 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on a five-year average. The data shows that there have been 4,837 more deaths than would be expected since Scotland's first coronavirus deaths on 12 March, based on a five-year average.
At its peak, there were 878 more deaths than average from all causes between 6-12 April.At its peak, there were 878 more deaths than average from all causes between 6-12 April.
Excess deaths dipped below average at the end of June and into the beginning of July, but have returned to above average levels, with 32 deaths more than expected between 13 July and 19 July. Scotland saw the third highest number of excess deaths in Europe by the end of May, according to official figures.
Data from the Office of National Statistics shows that Scotland recorded 5% more deaths than expected in recent years, only behind England (7.1%) and Spain (6.7%).
Excess deaths dipped below average at the end of June and into the beginning of July, but briefly returned to above average levels between 13 July and 19 July, with 32 deaths more than expected.
Last week they declined again, with 24 deaths fewer than the five-year average.
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 excess deaths at home or other non-institutional settings since the start of the outbreak, only about 3% have been from Covid-19. Looking more closely at the excess deaths at home or other non-institutional settings since the start of the outbreak, only 2% have been from Covid-19.
The most common cause of death is cancer (33.5%), followed by circulatory diseases like heart disease and stroke (27.3%). The most common cause of death is cancer (32.1%), followed by circulatory diseases like heart disease and stroke (28.7%).
Where are people dying from Covid-19?Where are people dying from Covid-19?
Marginally more people have died in care homes (1,950) than hospitals (1,945) since the Covid-19 outbreak began in Scotland. There have been 291 deaths at home or in other non-institutional settings. Marginally more people have died in care homes (1,952) than hospitals (1,949) since the Covid-19 outbreak began in Scotland. There have been 293 deaths at home or in other non-institutional settings.
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.
This chart shows a breakdown week-by-week of the location of Covid-19 deaths since the outbreak began.This chart shows a breakdown week-by-week of the location of Covid-19 deaths since the outbreak began.
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 more than 15 deaths per 10,000 people.
Age and genderAge 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.
About 77% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 19 July were of people aged 75 or over. About 77% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 26 July were of people aged 75 or over.
The virus has caused the death of 28 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 28 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, 50.3% were female (2,108) and 49.7% were male (2,085). Of all deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland, 2,113 were women and 2,088 were men.
Source for all graphs and figures: National Records of ScotlandSource for all graphs and figures: National Records of Scotland