The data suggests that the elderly population is at highest risk of death as a result of contracting COVID-19. | stock photo
The data suggests that the elderly population is at highest risk of death as a result of contracting COVID-19. | stock photo
The state of Michigan has revealed that close to 90% of the COVID-related deaths in the state in October have turned out to be people aged 65 and over, according to data provided by Michigan.gov.
As of November 5, the state reported that there were 652 COVID-19-related deaths from Oct. 2 to Nov. 5. The report states that 568 of those deaths were individuals 65 and over. That is a total of 87% of the deaths, according to information from Michigan Capitol Confidential.
People aged 85 and over made up 37% of the state's coronavirus deaths in the same time period. However, the report also reveals that seven people under the age of 45 passed away due to contracting the coronavirus in October.
Additionally, the state of Michigan also acknowledged that there is a delay in the reporting of coronavirus deaths.
The Michigan website breaks down deaths by age group. The state's report suggests that there were 654 additional COVID deaths in between October 2 and November 5. Another website published by the state suggests that there were 746 COVID-related deaths within the same time frame.
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