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Statistics Netherlands does not yet have an explanation for the higher mortality. More deaths of corona patients were registered last week at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

According to the CBS, the excess mortality has clearly increased in recent weeks. But since the beginning of August, the mortality has already been above the numbers that are usual in this period.

Highest mortality of the elderly

It is estimated that 2,100 people aged 80 or older died last week. That is almost 500 more than expected. Mortality in this age group has been remarkably high for four weeks. This also applies to people aged 65 to 80. In this age group, 1200 people died last week, almost 300 more than expected. Deaths last week among people under the age of 65 were estimated at 450. That is more than 50 more than expected.

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