Key Points

• Nationally, the number of deaths from all causes appears to be stabilizing in week 52, but remains significantly higher than the expected number of deaths since week 47.

• An excess of deaths was observed in 10 metropolitan regions in week 51 and 6 regions in week 52 (unconsolidated week).

• The number of electronic death certificates for all causes remained stable across all age groups in Week 01, but increased among people aged 15–44 (with low numbers) and in nursing homes/retirement homes.