Summary

Nationally, the observed number of deaths from all causes returned to within the usual range of fluctuation during weeks 8 and 9, across all age groups. This return to normal levels has been observed since week 6 among people aged 65–84 and since week 8 among people aged 85 and older.

Regionally, mortality also returned to within the usual range of variation in all metropolitan areas starting in week 8, both for all ages and for people aged 65 and older.

Since mortality data have not yet been consolidated due to the usual reporting delays, these observations represent initial estimates at both the national and regional levels, which will evolve as consolidation proceeds.

According to data from electronic certification, 1,282 deaths were recorded during week 10 of 2017 (March 6–12, 2017).