The latest figures for Covid related deaths have been published on the NRS (National Records of Scotland) website.

• As of 5th June 2022, there have been a total of 14,820 deaths registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate.
• In week 22 (30th May to 5th June) there were 20 deaths involving COVID-19 (26 fewer than the previous week).
• The provisional total number of all deaths registered in Scotland in week 22 of 2022 (30th May to 5th June) was 836 (18% below the 5-year average).  This week’s figures will be artificially low due to the bank holiday weekend.

Covid related deaths in Scotland by age for 30th May to 5th June:

• Age 45 – 64: 2 deaths
• Age 65 – 74: 8 deaths
• Age 75 – 84: 2 deaths
• Age 85+ : 8 days

18 deaths were in hospital, 1 in a Care Home and 1 at Home/Non Institutional setting.

See also: 68 New #Covid Cases Recorded in Orkney Since Thursday