FOI Ref: FOI/2021/3383
You asked
1) Could you please advise all the icd-10 codes on the death certificate of the 1 person who has died with the omicron variant?
2) Also, whether the deceased died from or with covid 19?
3) Also, data from death involving myocarditis, stroke or heart attack including vaccination status?
We said
Thank you for your request.
ONS mortality data is taken from data collected at the point of death registration.
The ICD-10 code for COVID-19 deaths is U07.1 for COVID-19 and U07.2 for suspected COVID-19. There is no difference in the ICD-10 code used to differentiate between specific COVID-19 variants, therefore, this information would need to be created using the complex data linkage of ONS mortality data to NHS Test and Trace. We therefore do not hold this information.
Unfortunately, we do not hold the requested information for deaths involving myocarditis, stroke, or heart attack by COVID-19 vaccination status. This analysis would need to be created using complex data linkage of mortality data to NHS immunisation records. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Public Authorities are not obligated to create information to respond to requests. Therefore, we do not hold this information.
In case it is of interest, we are currently investigating data linkage to produce a study looking at COVID-19 deaths in both the Omnicron and Delta variants. We currently do not have a publication date, but this will be announced on our Release Calendar in due course.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) may also be able to assist further. They can be contacted using the following email address: informationrights@ukhsa.gov.uk.
If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact Health.Data@ons.gov.uk.