The latest data published by the National Records of Scotland on 12th January 2023 is as follows:
- As of 8th January 2023, there have been a total of 16,465 deaths registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate.
- In week 01 there were 81 deaths involving COVID-19 (13 more than the previous week).
- The provisional total number of all deaths registered in Scotland in week 01 of 2023 (2nd to 8th January) was 1,491 (133 or 10% above the 5-year average).
Those figures in more detail:
Age 15 – 44: 1 death, Male
Age 45 – 64: 3 deaths, 1 Female, 2 Male
Age 65 – 74: 18 deaths, 12 Female, 6 Male
Age 75 – 84: 17 deaths, 7 Female, 10 Male
Age 85+ : 42 deaths, 21 Female, 21 Male
There were 18 Covid related deaths in Care Homes, 2 at Home/Non Institutional Setting and 61 in Hospital.
There are a total of 1,491 deaths due to all causes, an excess over the 5 year average of 133 deaths.
Of the 81 deaths involving Covid , Covid was the underlying cause in 57 of them.
There were 180 deaths due to Respiratory causes, an excess of 102 deaths over a 5 year average.
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