Europe Records 2,896 Covid-19 Deaths in a Week, Highest in Switzerland

This week's Covid-19 statistics in Europe still depict a concerning situation compared to the previous week, due to the continued increase in the number of deaths. This week, 10 countries recorded an increase in deaths, while seven others recorded fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Romania, and Slovakia. The total deaths in these five countries as of Wednesday, January 11, 2023, amounted to 233, with a weekly growth exceeding 47.37 percent.

Switzerland ranks first, with a 400 percent increase in weekly deaths. Worldometer recorded five deaths in the country, a 16.67 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Bosnia and Herzegovina follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in this country increased by 100 percent, with a reported 10 deaths. Daily statistics show a 25% increase in deaths compared to the previous day, which saw eight deaths.

Next is Spain with 138 deaths (up 64.29%), Romania with a 52.94% increase in deaths, and Slovakia with 28 deaths (up 47.37%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest seven-day death toll in Europe occurred in Germany with 1,223 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 16.59% compared to the previous week. Following Germany, France recorded 728 deaths (down 9.23%), Russia 315 deaths (down 12.74%), Spain 138 deaths (up 64.29%), and Denmark 93 deaths (down 7.92%).

Total deaths in Europe over the past seven days reached 2,896. This accounts for 32.29 percent of global Covid-19 deaths, totaling 8,968. The number of deaths in Europe increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,788.