COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 2,921 in One Week, Highest in the United States

This week's COVID-19 statistics in the Americas show a decline in deaths in most countries, a reversal from the previous trend of continuous increases. This week, one country recorded an increase in deaths, while six others reported fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths were the United States, Chile, Guatemala, Peru, and Uruguay. The total deaths in these five countries as of Saturday, February 11, 2023, were 2,417, with a weekly growth rate above -37.5 percent.

The United States ranked first, with a weekly increase in deaths of 19.27 percent. Worldometer recorded 2,067 deaths in the country, a 5.49 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is Chile, which recorded 7.02 percent fewer deaths compared to the previous week. However, daily data shows a 16.48% increase in deaths compared to the previous day. Deaths in Guatemala decreased by 21.43%, deaths in Peru decreased by 23.32%, and Uruguay recorded five deaths (a decrease of 37.5%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days occurred in the United States, with 2,067 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 19.27% compared to the previous week. Following the United States, Brazil recorded 317 deaths (down 43.39%), Peru 217 deaths (down 23.32%), Mexico 187 deaths (down 49.05%), and Chile 106 deaths (down 7.02%).

Total deaths in the Americas over the past seven days were recorded at 2,921. This accounts for 44.83 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 6,515. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 3,093.