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Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is dying and where? Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is dying and where?
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Data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows the number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Scotland continues to be far higher than the daily totals. Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows the number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Scotland continues to be far higher than the daily totals.
The NRS statistics show that by Sunday 26 April there had been 2,272 deaths in Scotland, whereas Public Health Scotland (PHS) had reported 1,249 deaths by this date. However, the statistics indicate that the number of people dying from coronavirus has fallen for the first time.
The NRS statistics show that by Sunday 3 May there had been 2,795 coronavirus deaths in Scotland, whereas Public Health Scotland (PHS) had reported 1,571 deaths by this date.
The figures are higher because they include all cases where Covid-19 is mentioned on a death certificate, even if the patient had not been tested.The figures are higher because they include 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 Covid-19. 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, which only include people who died after a positive test for the virus. The graph below compares the NRS figures with the PHS daily figures.
This next chart shows the daily new deaths up to 26 April and appears to show a peak on 9 April. The figures used here relate to the actual date of death, rather than the day of registration.
Place of deathPlace of death
The NRS data provides a location for the place of death, which shows that just over half of the deaths since the outbreak began have occurred in hospital (52%). The NRS data provides a location for the place of death, which shows that just under half of the deaths since the outbreak began have occurred in hospital (49.5%).
Almost four in 10 coronavirus deaths have now been in care homes (39%). The one death classed as "other institution" is thought to be the death of an inmate in prison. More than four in 10 coronavirus deaths have now been in care homes (42.8%). The one death classed as "other institution" is thought to be the death of an inmate in prison.
The proportion of care home deaths is growing, as this next chart shows. Between 20 and 26 April, more than half of deaths caused by Covid-19 were in care homes. The proportion of care home deaths is growing, as this next chart shows. Between 27 April and 3 May, almost 60% of deaths caused by Covid-19 were in care homes.
Excess deathsExcess deaths
It is possible to measure deaths from Covid-19 against a five-year average death rate for the last six weeks using NRS data.It is possible to measure deaths from Covid-19 against a five-year average death rate for the last six weeks using NRS data.
In the chart below, any deaths above the red dotted line count as "excess" deaths above the average.In the chart below, any deaths above the red dotted line count as "excess" deaths above the average.
The data shows that there have been 3,116 more deaths in the last four weeks than would be expected, based on the five-year average. The data shows that there have been 3,752 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on the five-year average.
While the majority of these were linked to coronavirus - marked in red on the chart - concerns have been raised about "excess" deaths due to other causes. While the majority of these were linked to coronavirus - marked in red on the chart - concerns have been raised about "excess" deaths from other causes.
This includes 340 deaths linked to dementia or Alzheimer's, and 194 of heart disease or stroke patients.
Age breakdownAge breakdown
The NRS gives a breakdown of the age and gender of patients whose death was connected to Covid-19.The NRS gives a breakdown of the age and gender of patients whose death was connected to Covid-19.
Almost three-quarters of all deaths involving Covid-19 until 26 April were of people aged 75 or over. Three-quarters of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 3 May were of people aged 75 or over.
Despite the first coronavirus death in Scotland being recorded on 13 March, the infection has caused more than 10% of all deaths of the over-75s over since the beginning of the year. The virus has caused the death of 19 people 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 17 people under 45, but no-one under 15 years old has died from Covid-19 in Scotland, according to the NRS.
Gender breakdownGender breakdown
Of all deaths involving Covid-19, 52.7% were male (1,197) and 47.3% were female (1,075). Of all deaths involving Covid-19, 51.6% were male (1,442) and 48.4% were female (1,353).
Health board breakdownHealth board breakdown
The NRS data includes the health board where the deaths were registered.The NRS data includes the health board where the deaths were registered.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has recorded the highest number of deaths.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has recorded the highest number of deaths.
Only one health board, NHS Western Isles, has had no deaths related to Covid-19. One death was reported in this health board last week, but a test for Covid-19 later came back negative. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde also has the highest Covid-19 death rate of any Scottish health board, at almost eight deaths per 10,000 people since the outbreak began.
Source for all graphs and figures: National Records of ScotlandSource for all graphs and figures: National Records of Scotland