What is the link between Covid-19 and excess deaths in S'pore?

Excess deaths refer to a higher than expected number of deaths. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - 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.

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