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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 the Covid-19 death rate in Scotland has fallen for the third week in a row.Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows the Covid-19 death rate in Scotland has fallen for the third week in a row.
But the overall number of deaths is still higher than daily figures reported by Public Health Scotland (PHS).But the overall number of deaths is still higher than daily figures reported by Public Health Scotland (PHS).
The NRS statistics show that by Sunday 17 May there had been 3,546 coronavirus deaths in Scotland, whereas PHS had reported 2,103 deaths by this date.The NRS statistics show that by Sunday 17 May there had been 3,546 coronavirus deaths in Scotland, whereas PHS had reported 2,103 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 PHS figures are based on the deaths of those who had tested positive for the virus.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 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.
Looking at the daily death figures using NRS data, it is possible to see a peak on 9 April. New deaths per day have been mainly falling since then.
Place of deathPlace of death
The NRS data provides a location for the place of death, which shows that 46.9% deaths since the outbreak began occurred in hospital.The NRS data provides a location for the place of death, which shows that 46.9% deaths since the outbreak began occurred in hospital.
A similar number of deaths have been in care homes (45.8%). The four deaths classed as "other institution" are thought to be the deaths of inmates in prison.A similar number of deaths have been in care homes (45.8%). The four deaths classed as "other institution" are thought to be the deaths of inmates in prison.
Between 11 and 17 May, most Covid-19 deaths were in care homes (55.5%), down slightly from 57% the previous week.Between 11 and 17 May, most Covid-19 deaths were in care homes (55.5%), down slightly from 57% the previous week.
This chart shows where all Covid-19 deaths have been over the past eight weeks.This chart shows where all Covid-19 deaths have been over the past eight weeks.
Excess deathsExcess deaths
It is possible to measure deaths from Covid-19 over the past nine weeks against an average death rate using NRS figures.It is possible to measure deaths from Covid-19 over the past nine weeks against an average death rate using NRS figures.
The data shows that there have been 4,511 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on a five-year average.The data shows that there have been 4,511 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on a five-year average.
This next chart looks at the total number of deaths in Scotland since 2 March, compared with the five-year average death rate.This next chart looks at the total number of deaths in Scotland since 2 March, compared with the five-year average death rate.
It shows how other deaths, not linked to Covid-19 on the death certificate, also saw a sharp rise at the end of March.It shows how other deaths, not linked to Covid-19 on the death certificate, also saw a sharp rise at the end of March.
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.
Just over 75% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 17 May were of people aged 75 or over.Just over 75% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 17 May were of people aged 75 or over.
The virus has caused the death of 23 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 23 people aged 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 in Scotland, 50.5% were male (1,791) and 49.5% were female (1,755).Of all deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland, 50.5% were male (1,791) and 49.5% were female (1,755).
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. Only one health board has recorded no Covid-19 deaths - NHS Western Isles.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has recorded the highest number of deaths. Only one health board has recorded no Covid-19 deaths - NHS Western Isles.
It is also possible to calculate the death rate per 10,000 people for each council area of Scotland, using NRS population estimates.It is also 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 14 deaths per 10,000 people.Inverclyde has the worst death rate, at almost 14 deaths per 10,000 people.
Source for all graphs and figures: National Records of ScotlandSource for all graphs and figures: National Records of Scotland