Mortality in St. Petersburg in the first quarter of the year increased by 37 % compared to the indicators of 2020
In January - March 2021, 21,130 people died in St. Petersburg, follows from a fresh report by Petrostat. This is 37 % more than in the same period last year - then 15,464 people died. The number of children born in the first quarter decreased compared to the same period of 2020: 12,144 people against 13,269. According to preliminary estimates, the population of St. Petersburg as of April 1 amounted to 5,382 people. Earlier, the authorities said that due to the pandemic, mortality in St.