Covid-19 directly and indirectly the cause of excess deaths in Singapore in 2021, say experts

Excess deaths refer to a higher than expected number of deaths. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, April 1 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore saw excess deaths last year, which experts said reflected not just Covid-19 fatalities but also how the pandemic might have indirectly caused some people to receive medical help later due to the crisis.

Excess deaths refer to a higher than expected number of deaths.