Published on 13th July 2023 by The National Records of Scotland are the weekly deaths
- The provisional total number of deaths registered in Scotland in week 27 of 2023 (3rd of July to 9th July) was 1,068 (18 or 2% above the 5-year average).
- As of 9th of July 2023, there have been a total of 17,718 deaths registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate.
- In week 27 there were 8 deaths involving COVID-19 (2 fewer than the previous week).
Those figures in more detail
Deaths Involving Covid
Of the 8 deaths involving Covid, Covid was the underlying cause in 7 of them. One death took place in a Care Home and 7 in Hospital.
Age 45 – 64: 1 death, female
Age 65 – 74: 1 death, female
Age 75 – 84: 3 deaths, 1 female, 2 male
Age 85+ : 3 deaths, 2 female, 1 male
Week 27 from 2020 – 2023 Deaths involving Covid
| Year Week 27 | Deaths involving Covid | Deaths where Covid was the underlying cause |
| 2020 | 19 | 10 |
| 2021 | 31 | 26 |
| 2022 | 83 | 47 |
| 2023 | 8 | 7 |
There were 1,068 deaths due to all causes, an excess of 18 deaths taken over the 5 year average.
There were excess deaths in Cancer +11, Respiratory +14 and Other Causes +45
Fiona Grahame