COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 685 in One Week, Highest in Mexico

This week's COVID-19 statistics in the Americas show a decline in deaths in most countries, a reversal from the previous period. This week, one country reported an increase in deaths, while two others reported fewer deaths.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Mexico, the United States, and Peru. The total deaths in these five countries as of Saturday, April 22, 2023, were 685, with a weekly growth rate above -24.77 percent.

Mexico ranks first, with a weekly increase in deaths of 16.67 percent. Worldometer recorded 77 deaths in this country, a 22.22 percent increase compared to the previous day.

The United States is second. Compared to the previous week, deaths in this country slowed by 10.24 percent. The number of deaths reported in this country was 526. Daily statistics show a 5.57% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day, which was 557.

Next is Peru, with 82 deaths (down 24.77%).

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 526 deaths. Death reports in this country are down 10.24% compared to last week. Following that, Peru recorded 82 deaths (down 24.77%), and Mexico recorded 77 deaths (up 16.67%).

Total deaths in the Americas over the past seven days were 685. This accounts for 27.29 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 2,510. The number of deaths in the Americas is down compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 761 deaths.