Ninth consecutive weekly reduction in Covid-19 deaths in Scotland, NRS figures show

Between June 22 and June 28, 35 deaths relating to Covid-19 were registered, down 14 on the previous week, marking the ninth weekly consecutive fall and the lowest weekly total since mid-March.

This week is the first time since March 23-29 that the total number of deaths registered, at 1,006, was below the five-year weekly average, of 1,026.

The NRS statistics are published weekly and account for all deaths registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

They differ from the lab-confirmed coronavirus deaths announced daily by the Scottish Government as they include suspected or probable cases of Covid-19.

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