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In week 44 (26 October to 1 November inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 3,600. This is over 200 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,419 deaths.

The estimated number of deaths in week 43 (19 to 25 October inclusive) stands at over 3,450. This is 250 more than in the previous week, when there were 3,197 deaths.

The estimated number of deaths in week 42 (12 to 18 October inclusive) stands at 3,200.

The estimated number of deaths in week 41 (5 to 11 October inclusive) stands at 2,950.

Mortality has been elevated in recent weeks, coinciding with the emerging second epidemic wave. The excess deaths were mainly recorded among the elderly.

In week 33 (10 to 16 August inclusive), when the Netherlands was struck by a heat wave, there were mainly more deaths among people receiving long-term care (Wlz).

In 2019, expenditure on care and welfare, including child care, amounted to 106.2 billion euros.

Mortality has dropped below the expected level as of week 20.

In week 20 (ending 17 May), the number of deaths among people receiving long-term care stood at approximately 1,030, i.e. around 150 below the number recorded over week 19.