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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 the number of Covid-19 deaths in care homes has now overtaken those in hospital. Weekly data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows the number of Covid-19 deaths has now reached 4,000.
The NRS statistics show that by Sunday 31 May there had been 3,911 coronavirus deaths in Scotland, with 1,818 in care homes. However, the number of new deaths being recorded continues to fall, with 89 deaths recorded between 1-7 June, down from 131 the week before.
There have been 1,815 deaths in hospitals since the outbreak began.
The six deaths classed as "other institution" are thought to be the deaths of inmates in prison.
Between 25 and 31 May, most Covid-19 deaths were in care homes (51.9%), down slightly from 53.9% the previous week.
This chart shows where all Covid-19 deaths have been over the past 10 weeks.
New deaths fall for the fifth week in a row
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 is a second peak of 105 on 20 April, but new deaths per day have been mainly falling since then. There was a second peak 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 deathsExcess deaths
It is possible to measure deaths from Covid-19 against an average death rate using NRS figures.It is possible to measure deaths from Covid-19 against an average death rate using NRS figures.
The data shows that there have been 4,806 more deaths than would be expected since the outbreak hit Scotland, based on a five-year average. The data shows that there have been 4,846 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 between 6 April - 12 April. At its peak, there were 878 more deaths than average between 6-12 April.
This next chart looks at the total number of deaths in Scotland since 2 March, compared with the five-year average.This next chart looks at the total number of deaths in Scotland since 2 March, compared with the five-year average.
It shows how other deaths, not linked to Covid-19 on the death certificate, also saw a sharp rise at the end of March. Some experts believe many of these deaths could be undiagnosed Covid-19 cases.It shows how other deaths, not linked to Covid-19 on the death certificate, also saw a sharp rise at the end of March. Some experts believe many of these deaths could be undiagnosed Covid-19 cases.
The NRS also gives a breakdown of excess deaths by NHS health board. Again this is compared with a five-year average for each week.
Almost every area of Scotland sees a significant peak in excess deaths at the end of March into the beginning of April.
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 more than 14 deaths per 10,000 people.
Where are people dying?
More people have died in care homes (1,861) than hospitals (1,854) 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.
Between 1-7 June, most Covid-19 deaths were in care homes (47.2%), with 43.8% in hospitals.
This chart shows where all Covid-19 deaths have been over the past 11 weeks.
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.
More than 75% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 31 May were of people aged 75 or over. More than 76% of all deaths involving Covid-19 up until 7 June were of people aged 75 or over.
The virus has caused the death of 24 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 26 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, 50.1% were male (1,961) and 49.9% were female (1,950). Of all deaths involving Covid-19 in Scotland, 50.1% were male (2,005) and 49.9% were female (1,995).
Where are the deaths?
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.
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 just over 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