Europe Records 1,507 Covid-19 Deaths in a Week, Highest in Bulgaria

This week's Covid-19 statistics in Europe still depict a concerning situation, with high death tolls remaining in most countries. Nine countries recorded increased deaths this week, while seven others saw a decrease in the number of deaths.

In terms of percentage increase, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Denmark. A total of 141 deaths were recorded in these five countries as of Tuesday, April 4, 2023, representing a weekly growth exceeding 41.67 percent.

Bulgaria ranks first, with an 80 percent weekly increase in deaths. Worldometer recorded 18 deaths in the country, a 38.46 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is Romania, which recorded 59.46 percent more deaths than the previous week. Daily data shows a 59.46% increase in deaths compared to the previous day. Austria recorded 20 deaths (up 42.86%), Bosnia and Herzegovina saw a 42.86% increase in deaths, and Denmark saw a 41.67% increase.

Looking at the number of reported deaths, Germany recorded the highest number of deaths in the past seven days in Europe, with 566 deaths. Reported deaths in Germany decreased by 18.09% compared to the previous week. Following Germany, Russia reported 237 deaths (down 2.87%), France 202 deaths (up 28.66%), Spain 145 deaths (down 14.2%), and Poland 116 deaths (up 8.41%).

A total of 1,507 deaths were recorded in Europe over the past seven days. This accounts for 58.46 percent of global Covid-19 deaths, totaling 2,578. The number of deaths in Europe decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 1,589 deaths.