Key Points

• Nationally, the number of deaths from all causes is rising and exceeds the usual range of fluctuation between weeks 47 and 49.

• An increase was observed in 9 of the 13 metropolitan areas in week 48 and in 7 areas in week 49 (unconsolidated week).

• The number of electronic death certificates stabilized in week 50 across all age groups and all types of place of death.