COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 2,676 in One Week, Highest in Peru

This week's COVID-19 statistics in the Americas still depict a concerning situation, with high death tolls remaining in most countries. Nine countries recorded increased deaths this week, while seven others saw a decrease in the number of deaths.

In terms of percentage increase, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, Colombia, and the United States. The total deaths in these five countries as of Friday, November 4, 2022, amounted to 2,107, with a weekly growth exceeding 27.55 percent.

Peru recorded the highest increase in COVID-19 deaths in the Americas, with weekly growth reaching 1,557.14 percent. Worldometer recorded 116 deaths in the country, a 10.08 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is Paraguay, which recorded 50 percent more deaths compared to the previous week. The number of deaths in this country was reported as three, higher than the two recorded the previous week. Argentina recorded 12 deaths (up 33.33%), Colombia saw a 30% increase in deaths, and the United States recorded 1,963 deaths (up 27.55%).

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 1,963 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 27.55% compared to the previous week. Following this, Brazil reported the largest number with 303 deaths (down 35.39%), Chile with 118 deaths (up 5.36%), Peru with 116 deaths (up 1,557.14%), and Mexico recorded 57 deaths (up 18.75%).

The total number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days was 2,676. This accounts for 35.99 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 7,435. The number of deaths in the Americas increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,334 deaths.