“The underlying cause of death is the condition that began the chain of events that ultimately led to the person’s death. In 92% of all deaths that mention Covid-19, Covid-19 is listed as the underlying cause of death," the statement added. Death certificates may also include acute conditions caused by the viral infection, such as pneumonia or respiratory failure. CDC data shows that as of Aug. 22, 161,392 death certificates listed coronavirus as a cause of death. CDC data often lags behind Johns Hopkins data.

Source: CNN September 02, 2020 21:22 UTC