Europe Records 2,845 Covid-19 Deaths in a Week, Highest in Denmark

European Covid-19 statistics this week still depict a concerning situation, with high death tolls remaining in most countries. This week, 11 countries recorded an increase in deaths, while seven others reported deaths but in smaller numbers.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Denmark, Germany, Spain, Lithuania, and Serbia. The total deaths in these five countries as of Monday, January 9, 2023, amounted to 1,614, with a weekly growth exceeding 39.29 percent.

Denmark recorded the highest increase in Covid-19 deaths in Europe, with weekly growth reaching 132.61 percent. Worldometer recorded 107 deaths in the country, a 24.65 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Germany follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in the country grew by 75.47 percent. The number of deaths reported in this country was 1,223, while the previous week recorded 697 deaths.

Rounding out the top five, Spain saw a 62.86% increase in deaths, Lithuania recorded 17 deaths (a 41.67% increase), and Serbia recorded 39 deaths (a 39.29% increase).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest number of deaths in the last seven days in Europe occurred in Germany with 1,223 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 75.47% compared to the previous week. Following Germany, France reported 601 deaths (down 17.45%), Russia reported 318 deaths (down 16.09%), Spain reported 228 deaths (up 62.86%), and Denmark reported 107 deaths (up 132.61%).

Total deaths in Europe over the last seven days were recorded at 2,845. This accounts for 31.94 percent of global deaths caused by the Covid-19 virus, totaling 8,908 deaths. The number of deaths in Europe increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,373 deaths.