All-cause excess mortality observed by age group and regions in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in England

England has experienced one of the highest excess in all-cause mortality in Europe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 emerged, the excess in all-cause mortality rapidly increased, starting in March 2020. The excess observed during the pandemic was higher than excesses noted in the past 5 years. It concerned all regions and all age groups, except the 0–14 year olds, but was more pronounced in the London region and in those aged≥ 85 years.

Source: Eurosurveillance - July 16, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mary A Sinnathamby, Heather Whitaker, Laura Coughlan, Jamie Lopez Bernal, Mary Ramsay and Nick Andrews Source Type: research