Mortality statistics in England and Wales: the SARS-CoV-2 paradox.
Gabrielle HarrisonDaniel NewportTim RobbinsTheodoros N ArvanitisAndrew SteinPublished in: The Journal of international medical research (2020)
Paradoxically, but potentially importantly, lower rather than higher weekly mortality rates were observed during the early stages of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This paradox may have implications for current and future healthcare utilisation. A rebound increase in non-SARS-CoV-2 mortality later this year might coincide with the peak of SARS-CoV-2 admissions and mortality.