Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 20, 2020

Excess Deaths Associated with COVID-19, by Age and Race and Ethnicity — United States, January 26–October 3, 2020

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  • Two out of three excess deaths in the United States during the period of January through October were attributed to COVID-19. An estimated 299,028 excess deaths occurred and there were two peaks of deaths, occurring during the weeks ending April 11 and August 8. Adults aged 25-44 years and Hispanic/Latino persons saw the largest percentage increase in in deaths compared to previous years (27% and 53% increase, respectively).

Rossen et al. (Oct 20, 2020). Excess Deaths Associated with COVID-19, by Age and Race and Ethnicity — United States, January 26–October 3, 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6942e2