COVID-19 deaths in the US reach 2,403 in a week, highest in Brazil.

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. Three countries reported increased deaths this week, while three others reported fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Guatemala. The total deaths in these five countries as of Saturday, February 25, 2023, were 1,302, with a weekly growth rate above -23.08 percent.

Brazil ranks first, with a weekly increase in deaths of 128.83 percent. Worldometer recorded 881 deaths in the country, a 7.44 percent increase from the previous day.

Mexico follows, with a weekly growth in deaths reaching 111.3 percent. The country reported 243 deaths. Daily statistics show a 11.47% increase in deaths compared to the previous day's 218 deaths.

Next is Chile with 92 deaths (up 4.55%), Peru with a 7.32% decrease in deaths, and Guatemala with 10 deaths (down 23.08%).

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 1,101 deaths. This represents a 32.54% decrease compared to the previous week. Following the US, Brazil recorded 881 deaths (up 128.83%), Mexico 243 deaths (up 111.3%), Chile 92 deaths (up 4.55%), and Peru 76 deaths (down 7.32%).

The total number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days was 2,403. This accounts for 49.21 percent of global Covid-19 deaths, totaling 4,883. The number of deaths in the Americas increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,315 deaths.