COVID-19 Related Deaths Decrease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today the current 7-day moving average of new deaths (1,110) had decreased 8.8% compared with the previous 7-day moving average.

Furthermore, since the peak of the '3rd' wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-September 2021, weekly death rates have decreased about 38% from (1,818).

Unfortunately, the deaths of young people under 18 years continue to increase.

The CDC confirmed on November 3, 2021, there have been 576 deaths attributed to COVID-19 (vaccination and comorbidity status undisclosed) in young people in the U.S. since January 2020 (22 months).

Additionally, the CDC reported 148 deaths involving both COVID-19 and pneumonia.

The vast majority of deaths in this age group during the pandemic are related to pneumonia (1,069).

Note: For data on deaths involving COVID-19 by week, sex, and age (by NCHS age groups), visit this CDC webpage.