Europe Records 1,372 Covid-19 Deaths in a Week, Highest in Bosnia and Herzegovina

This week's Covid-19 statistics in Europe still depict a concerning situation, with high death tolls remaining in most countries. Twelve countries recorded an increase in deaths this week, while three others saw a decrease.

In terms of percentage increase, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Slovenia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. A total of 677 deaths were recorded in these five countries as of Wednesday, March 1, 2023, representing a weekly growth of over 17.86 percent.

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded the highest increase in Covid-19 deaths in Europe, with a weekly growth of 450 percent. Worldometer recorded 11 deaths in the country, up from two the previous week.

Austria follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in the country grew by 142.86 percent. Daily death tolls increased by 36% compared to the previous day's 25 deaths.

Furthermore, deaths in Slovenia increased by 33.33%, deaths in Germany increased by 20.93%, and deaths in the Czech Republic increased by 17.86%.

Looking at the number of reported deaths, Germany recorded the highest number of deaths in the past seven days in Europe, with 595 deaths. Reported deaths in the country increased by 20.93% compared to the previous week. Russia follows with 233 deaths (down 7.17%), France with 172 deaths (up 1.78%), Spain with 82 deaths (down 8.89%), and Poland with 51 deaths (up 6.25%).

A total of 1,372 deaths were recorded in Europe over the past seven days. This accounts for 28.24 percent of global Covid-19 deaths, totaling 4,859. The number of deaths in Europe increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 1,251 deaths.