Summary

Examines death registrations not involving coronavirus (COVID-19), to understand the apparent increase in deaths compared to the previous five-year average for deaths in the same weeks. Explores explanations for why a greater number of deaths not involving COVID-19 are observed.

Publications

• Analysis of death registrations not involving coronavirus (COVID-19), England and Wales: 28 December 2019 to 1 May 2020

  Examines death registrations not involving coronavirus (COVID-19), to understand the apparent increase in deaths compared to the previous five-year average for deaths in the same weeks. Explores explanations for why a greater number of deaths not involving COVID-19 are observed.

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Changes to this release date

1. Previous date

   22 May 2020 9:30am

   Reason for change

   Publication has been delayed one week to improve quality assurance, and to ensure consistency with other ONS mortality releases.

2. Previous date

   29 May 2020 9:30am

   Reason for change

   Publication has been delayed a further week to improve quality assurance, and ensure the key messages are suitably clear.