Key points in this week’s update
The provisional total number of deaths registered in Scotland in week 11 of 2025 (10th March to 16th March) was 1,270. This is 54 or 4.1% lower than the expected number of deaths in week 11. There were 3 deaths that mentioned COVID-19.
In week 11, there were 10 deaths which mentioned influenza and it was the underlying cause in 9 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.
