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Coronavirus in Scotland: The death toll Coronavirus in Scotland: The death toll
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Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland remain at low levels, despite a rise in excess deaths. Deaths from Covid-19 in Scotland have hit their lowest level since the first death was recorded in early March, according to weekly data published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS).
The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths is 4,208, with seven deaths registered between 27 July and 2 August where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate - down from eight the previous week. The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths is 4,213, with five deaths registered between 3-9 August where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate.
Excess deaths have also returned to 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.
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 calculated from a five-year average, 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 next chart shows deaths from all causes in Scotland since 2 March with the Covid-19 deaths shown in red.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 4,885 more deaths than would be expected since Scotland's first coronavirus deaths on 12 March, based on a five-year average. The data shows there have been 4,893 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.
Scotland saw the third highest number of excess deaths in Europe by the end of May, according to official figures.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%).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%).
However, excess deaths in Scotland have remained relatively close to the five-year average since the beginning of June.However, excess deaths in Scotland have remained relatively close to the five-year average since the beginning of June.
Between 27 July and 2 August, there were 40 deaths more than expected compared to the 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 2.6% 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 2.6% have been from Covid-19.
The most common cause of death is cancer (33.5%), followed by circulatory diseases like heart disease and stroke (27.5%). The most common cause of death is cancer (32.6%), followed by circulatory diseases like heart disease and stroke (26.3%).
Where are people dying from Covid-19?Where are people dying from Covid-19?
An almost identical number of people have died in care homes (1,954) than hospitals (1,953) since the Covid-19 outbreak began in Scotland. There have been 294 deaths at home or in other non-institutional settings. An almost identical number of people have died in care homes (1,956) and hospitals (1,955) since the Covid-19 outbreak began in Scotland. There have been 295 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. The death rate per 10,000 people for each council area of Scotland can be calculated using NRS population estimates.
Inverclyde has the worst death rate, at more than 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 2 August were of people aged 75 or over.About 77% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 2 August 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, 2,117 were women and 2,091 were men. Of all deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland, 2,122 were women and 2,091 were men.
Source for all graphs and figures: National Records of ScotlandSource for all graphs and figures: National Records of Scotland