New York City’s mortality was almost seven times higher than expected in the week ending 10 April

Excess mortality (%) in each week since January

2020, compared with the same week in 2015-19

600

Sevenfold increase

New York City

400

Fivefold increase

200

Threefold increase

New Jersey

Massachusetts

Illinois

0

California

Florida

-200

3 Jan

(week ending)

17

31

14

Feb

28

13

Mar

27

10

Apr

Excess mortality (%) in each week since January 2020, compared with the same week in 2015-19

600

Sevenfold increase

New York City

400

Fivefold increase

200

Threefold increase

New Jersey

Massachusetts

Illinois

0

California

Florida

-200

3 Jan

(week ending)

17 Jan

31 Jan

14 Feb

28 Feb

13 Mar

27 Mar

10 Apr