Europe Records 328 Covid-19 Deaths in a Week, Highest in Czech Republic

This week's COVID-19 statistics in Europe show that most countries have recorded a decrease in the number of deaths, a reversal from the previous period where death tolls continued to rise. This week, two 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 the Czech Republic, Denmark, Bulgaria, Austria, and Poland. The total deaths in these five countries as of Thursday, June 1, 2023, amounted to 57, with a weekly growth rate above -22.22 percent.

The Czech Republic ranks first, with a weekly increase in deaths of 66.67 percent. Worldometer recorded five deaths in this country, a 66.67 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Denmark follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in this country grew by 38.1 percent, totaling 29 deaths. Daily statistics show an 11.54% increase in deaths compared to the previous day's 26 deaths.

Next is Bulgaria with 12 deaths (unchanged from the previous week), Austria with four deaths (down 20%), and Poland with a 22.22% decrease in deaths.

Looking at the number of reported deaths, Germany recorded the highest number of deaths in Europe over the past seven days, with 153 deaths. This represents a 33.19% decrease compared to the previous week. Following Germany, France recorded 104 deaths (down 32.9%), Denmark 29 deaths (up 38.1%), Bulgaria 12 deaths (unchanged), and Croatia (Hrvatska) 9 deaths (down 43.75%).

Total COVID-19 deaths in Europe over the past seven days amounted to 328. This accounts for 47.88 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, which totaled 685. The number of deaths in Europe decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 461 deaths.