Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 during the first three waves in Scotland: a national record linkage study

Conclusions
Despite the higher number of cases reported in waves 2 and 3, case fatality rates were lower: likely a combination of improved detection of infections in younger age groups, introduction of social measures and vaccination. Higher social deprivation and comorbidities resulted in higher deaths for all waves.

Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - December 8, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Leslie, K., Findlay, B., Ryan, T., Green, L. I., Harvey, C., Whettlock, A. E., Bishop, J., Ponce Hardy, V., Went, A., Wallace, L., McLeod, A., Weir, A., Marsh, K. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research