COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 436 in One Week, Highest in Peru

This week's Covid-19 statistics in the Americas show a decline in death tolls in most countries, a reversal from the previous trend of continuous increases. This week, zero countries reported an increase in deaths, while three countries reported fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Peru, the United States, and Mexico. The total deaths in these five countries as of Sunday, May 7, 2023, were 436, with a weekly growth rate above -40.46 percent.

Peru recorded the highest increase in Covid-19 deaths in the Americas, with a weekly growth rate of -3.45 percent. Worldometer recorded 28 deaths in the country, a decrease of 33.33 percent compared to the previous day.

Next is the United States, which recorded 5.17 percent fewer deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 17.5% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day. Mexico reported 78 deaths (down 40.46%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest seven-day death toll in the Americas occurred in the United States, with 330 deaths. Reported deaths in the country decreased by 5.17% compared to the previous week. Following this, Mexico recorded 78 deaths (down 40.46%), and Peru recorded 28 deaths (down 3.45%).

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the Americas over the past seven days was 436. This accounts for 23.09 percent of global Covid-19 deaths, totaling 1,888. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 508 deaths.