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Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 17 July 2020
What's in the bulletin?
- The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending 17 July 2020 (Week 29) was 8,823, this was 133 deaths more than Week 28.
- In Week 29, the number of deaths registered was 3.0% below the five-year average (270 deaths fewer), this is the fifth consecutive week that deaths have been below the five-year average; the number of deaths in care homes, hospitals and other communal establishments was also fewer than the five-year average, while the number of deaths in private homes was 766 higher than the five-year average.
- Of the deaths registered in Week 29, 295 mentioned "novel coronavirus (COVID-19)", the lowest number of deaths involving COVID-19 in the last 17 weeks and a 19.4% decrease compared with Week 28 (366 deaths), accounting for 3.3% of all deaths in England and Wales.
Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 31 July 2020
What's in the bulletin?
- This week, over 8 in 10 adults (84%) who have left their homes have worn a face covering to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) – an increase from 71% last week and 61% the week before.
- Over half of adults (57%) said they strongly supported the mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops and supermarkets.
- More than 3 in 10 adults (34%) said they would feel comfortable or very comfortable eating indoors at a restaurant this week, a similar proportion to last week (33%).
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Datasets related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional
Provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales, by age, sex and region, in the latest weeks for which data are available. Includes the most up-to-date figures available for deaths involving the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Business Impact of COVID-19 Survey (BICS) results
Responses from the new voluntary fortnightly business survey, which captures businesses responses on how their turnover, workforce prices, trade and business resilience have been affected in the two week reference period.
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Weekly shipping indicators
The weekly shipping indicators dataset associated with the faster indicators of UK economic activity Research Output.
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Number of deaths in care homes notified to the Care Quality Commission, England
Provisional counts of deaths in care homes caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) by local authority. Published by the Office for National Statistics and Care Quality Commission.
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Death registrations and occurrences by local authority and health board
Provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales, including deaths involving the coronavirus (COVID-19), by local authority, health board and place of death in the latest weeks for which data are available.
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Coronavirus and shielding of clinically extremely vulnerable people in England
Data on clinically extremely vulnerable people in England during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the Shielding Behavioural Survey. Includes information on their behaviours and well-being since receiving shielding guidance.
Publications related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Statistical bulletins
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Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 30 July 2020
Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
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Coronavirus and the economic impacts on the UK: 30 July 2020
The indicators and analysis presented in this bulletin are based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey, which captures businesses’ responses on how their turnover, workforce prices, trade and business resilience have been affected. These data relate to the period 29 June 2020 to 12 July 2020.
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Coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 31 July 2020
Indicators from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey covering the period 22 to 26 July 2020 to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people, households and communities in Great Britain.
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Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 17 July 2020
Provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales, including deaths involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, by age, sex and region, in the latest weeks for which data are available.
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Deaths involving COVID-19 by local area and socioeconomic deprivation: deaths occurring between 1 March and 30 June 2020
Provisional counts of the number of deaths and age-standardised mortality rates involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) between 1 March and 30 June 2020 in England and Wales. Figures are provided by age, sex, geographies down to local authority level and deprivation indices.
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Coronavirus and shielding of clinically extremely vulnerable people in England: 24 June to 30 June 2020
Analysis of clinically extremely vulnerable people (the shielding population) in England during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including their behaviours and mental and physical well-being.
Articles
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Deaths involving COVID-19 - Interactive map
Use our interactive map to explore the number of COVID-19 deaths in your area.
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Comparisons of all-cause mortality between European countries and regions
Analysis of all-cause mortality patterns of selected European countries and regions, week ending 3 January (Week 1) to week ending 12 June (Week 24) 2020.
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Parenting in lockdown: Coronavirus and the effects on work-life balance
Parents in Great Britain who have been able to work through the coronavirus lockdown have adapted their working patterns around caring for their children. There were some clear trends in how that childcare was delivered.
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Coronavirus and homeschooling in Great Britain
Analysis of homeschooling in Great Britain during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey.
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Comparison of weekly death occurrences in England and Wales
This article accompanies the weekly deaths release and explains the differences between various data sources that report on coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths.
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Coronavirus and the impact on output in the UK economy
Analysis of monthly growth for the production, services and construction industries in the UK economy between April and May 2020, highlighting the early impact from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methodology related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 Infection Survey (Pilot): methods and further information
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- Online price changes for high-demand products methodology
- Measuring pre-existing health conditions in death certification – deaths involving COVID-19: March 2020
- Mortality statistics in England and Wales QMI
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