This week's COVID-19 statistics in the Americas still depict a concerning situation compared to the previous week, due to the continued increase in the number of deaths. This week, two countries recorded an increase in deaths, while zero countries recorded fewer deaths.
In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Mexico and the United States. The total deaths in these five countries as of Friday, May 19, 2023, amounted to 313, with a weekly growth exceeding 13.96 percent.
Mexico ranks first, with a weekly increase in deaths growing by 27.66 percent. In this country, Worldometer recorded 60 deaths, a 1.69 percent increase compared to the previous day.
Next is the United States, which recorded 13.96 percent more deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 0.78% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day.
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 253 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 13.96% compared to the previous week. Following this, Mexico recorded 60 deaths, an increase of 27.66%.
The total number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days is recorded as 313. This accounts for 25.41 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 1,232. The number of deaths in the Americas increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 269 deaths.