And once hospitals are overwhelmed, your risk of dying of any cause increases regardless of your age, location or health.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/12/22/9489081...
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/financial-fall...
The cited reason: 'Lower patient volumes, canceled elective procedures and higher expenses tied to the pandemic have created a cash crunch for hospitals'
I wonder if the lockdown/stay at home order has something to do with it...