COVID-19 deaths in Asia reach 38 this week, highest in India

This week's COVID-19 statistics in Asia still depict a concerning situation, with high death tolls remaining in most countries. This week, two countries recorded an increase in deaths, while another reported a smaller number of deaths.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are India, Indonesia, and South Korea. The total deaths in these five countries as of Sunday, June 25, 2023, amounted to 38, with a weekly growth exceeding -87.93 percent.

India ranks first, with a weekly increase in deaths growing by 33.33 percent. In this country, Worldometer recorded eight deaths, a 11.11 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Indonesia follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in this country grew by 9.52 percent. The number of deaths reported in this country was 23. Daily statistics show a 4.55% increase in deaths compared to the previous day, which was 22.

Next is South Korea with seven deaths (down 87.93%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest number of deaths in the last seven days in Asia occurred in Indonesia with 23 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 9.52% compared to the previous week. Following that, the highest number of deaths in India was recorded at eight, up 33.33%, and South Korea with seven deaths (down 87.93%).

Total COVID-19 deaths in Asia over the past seven days were recorded at 38. This accounts for 15.9 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 239. The number of deaths in Asia decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation, which was 85.