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UK-wide 2021 census data published for first time

Planning for 2031 census in Scotland under way

Scotland’s drug deaths remain Europe’s worst after ‘heartbreaking’ 12% rise

Four deaths caused by adverse effects of Covid vaccine

UK deaths involving Covid-19 pass 65,000

Daily coronavirus deaths in Scotland at highest level since May

Covid test figures for the region rise

Coronavirus deaths ‘involved pre-existing condition in 92% of cases in May’

At least 1,000 Covid-19 deaths per day for most of April, analysis shows

Coronavirus death toll in Scotland hits 4,000

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Total UK deaths involving Covid-19 passes 50,000

Weekly coronavirus deaths at lowest level in six weeks – ONS

Total of UK deaths involving Covid-19 passes 45,000
The total includes all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
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