Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

January 5, 2021

Excess Deaths during Influenza and Coronavirus Disease and Infection-Fatality Rate for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, the Netherlands

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There was a 41% excess in deaths in the Netherlands during the COVID-19 epidemic. While the excess in deaths recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic were comparable to the 18% excess during a more severe influenza epidemic during 2017-18, the COVID-19 excess deaths occurred in a shorter time frame, were characterized by a higher peak, and were mitigated by non-pharmaceutical interventions.

van Asten et al. (Jan 4, 2021). Excess Deaths during Influenza and Coronavirus Disease and Infection-Fatality Rate for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, the Netherlands. Emerging Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2702.202999