Key points in this week’s update
The provisional total number of deaths registered in Scotland in week 7 of 2025 (10th February to 16th February) was 1,239. This is 77 or 5.9% lower than the expected number of deaths in week 7. There were 5 deaths that mentioned COVID-19.
In week 7, there were 33 deaths which mentioned influenza and it was the underlying cause in 25 of these deaths.
Changes to methodology for excess deaths
The methodology used to calculate excess deaths changed in February 2024. More information on these changes, including figures comparing the old and new methods, can be found on the ONS website.
