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316 people age 85 and older in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending October 1

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 316 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 1.

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 231.

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 October 13.

Deaths by age group - unweighted vs predicted (Week of October 1)

Under 25 years25-44 years45-64 years65-74 years75-84 years85 years and older1919141455554040247247181181272272199199327327239239316316231231PredictedUnweighted

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