Excess Deaths That May Be Related to COVID-19

Estimates of excess deaths can provide insights about mortalities potentially related to COVID-19.

Excess deaths are defined as the difference between the observed deaths and the expected deaths per week based on historic norms. Counts include deaths from all causes, including deaths due to COVID-19. Because cause of death can often include co-morbidities, a view of all causes can provide insights into whether the deaths from COVID-19 are being overcounted or undercounted.