Coronavirus (covid-19) Deaths Rise In England, Scotland And Northern Ireland

30th October 2021

The number of deaths from all causes in the UK in the week ending 15 October 2021 was 12,845, 14.8% above the average for the corresponding week in 2015 to 2019. Deaths were above the five-year average in all UK countries.

Of all deaths registered in the week ending 15 October, 890 involved the coronavirus (COVID-19), 65 more than the previous week (a 7.9% increase). Deaths involving COVID-19 accounted for around 1 in 14 deaths (6.9%).

UK total deaths include non-residents.

Northern Ireland had the highest proportion of deaths involving COVID-19 at 11.3% (38 deaths), followed by Scotland at 10.4% (139 deaths), Wales at 9.9% (71 deaths) and England at 6.1% (640 deaths).

Using the most up-to-date data, the total number of deaths involving COVID-19 in England and Wales is 149,949 (registrations up to 15 October 2021). Between 13 March 2020 and 1 October 2021, there have been 119,869 excess deaths above the five-year average.

Our data are based on deaths registered in England and Wales and include all deaths where "novel coronavirus (COVID-19)" was mentioned on the death certificate.

Read the full report at
https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/articles/coronaviruscovid19/latestinsights