During the analysis period, a total of 5 150 out-of-hospital natural deaths were recorded, and 56% (2 885/5 150) had SARS-CoV-2 PMT conducted. Private funeral parlours performed 26% (744/2 885) of the PMTs. The positivity rate was 20% (574/2885) with 56% (325/575) female predominance). Within the review period, 2 797 COVID-19-related deaths were reported with 65% (1 818/2 797) of hospital deaths, 20% (574/2 797) of community deaths PMT and 15% (405/2 797) of community deaths ante-mortem tested. 