Weekly COVID-19 Death by Race/Ethnicity, From Sept 2020 to July 2022

The data set includes both confirmed COVID-19 deaths (classified as such after a positive result from a molecular test) and probable COVID-19 deaths (when the cause of death on the death certificate is COVID-19 or similar, but a positive molecular test is not on record); deaths of residents of congregate settings (long-term care facilities and correctional facilities). Racial and ethnic groups that saw four or fewer deaths on a given week were not included in the dataset, to protect patient confidentiality. Totals for whites: 6,069 Totals for Hispanic/Latinos: 4,309 Total for Black/African Americans: 4,265 Total for Asian/Pacific Islanders: 1,907
Chart: Daniel Parra Source: COVID Unit Data Team at The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Get the data Embed