COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 1,083 in One Week, Highest in Guatemala

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

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Chile. The total deaths in these five countries as of Saturday, April 1, 2023, amounted to 1,083, with a weekly growth exceeding -71.84 percent.

Guatemala recorded the highest increase in COVID-19 deaths in the Americas, with weekly growth reaching 200 percent. Worldometer recorded three deaths in the country, an increase compared to the previous week's single death.

Mexico follows with a weekly growth in deaths reaching 186.44 percent, reporting 169 deaths. Daily statistics show a 32.03% increase in deaths compared to the previous day's 128 deaths.

Next is Peru with 67 deaths (up 17.54%), the United States with 815 deaths (down 19.47%), and Chile with 29 deaths (down 71.84%).

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 815 deaths. Reported deaths in the country decreased by 19.47% compared to the previous week. Following this, Mexico reported the highest number of deaths with 169 (up 186.44%), followed by Peru with 67 deaths (up 17.54%), Chile with 29 deaths (down 71.84%), and Guatemala with three deaths (up 200%).

Total deaths in the Americas over the past seven days reached 1,083. This accounts for 33.53 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 3,230. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 1,232 deaths.