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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in New York during week ending June 10?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 631 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

According to the CDC, only 60% of deaths are reported within the first 10 days. Due to this lag, the CDC provides a predicted number for the most recent weeks. So far, the total reported deaths for the age group 85 and older during that week is 546.

While a lag in death reporting is normal, some use it for more nefarious reasons. In a statement by the Office of the Inspector General, they state that using someone’s benefits after they die is a federal crime. In that same statement, they point to a recent case in which a daughter continued to receive her father’s benefits for 18 years after his death. In March 2019, she ended up being sentenced to jail time and ordered to repay the benefits.

Figures accurate as of June 22.

Deaths by age group - unweighted vs predicted (Week of June 10)

25-44 years45-64 years65-74 years75-84 years85 years and older77776767303303262262329329285285478478414414631631546546PredictedUnweighted

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