Key Points

• Nationally, the number of deaths from all causes and across all age groups has remained within the usual range of fluctuation since Week 43. However, this number has remained elevated among those aged 65–84 from Week 29 through Week 47 (except for Week 40).

• The number of electronic death certificates rose by 6% in week 48 compared to the previous week (an increase of 237 deaths) and primarily concerns people over 65 years of age.