Europe Records 1,379 Covid-19 Deaths in a Week, Highest in Denmark

COVID-19 statistics in Europe this week still depict a concerning situation, with high death tolls remaining in most countries. This week, eight countries recorded an increase in deaths, while six others recorded fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Slovakia, and Croatia (Hrvatska). The total deaths in these five countries as of Tuesday, April 18, 2023, amounted to 799, with a weekly growth exceeding 72.73 percent.

Denmark ranks first, with a weekly increase in deaths of 125 percent. Worldometer recorded 54 deaths in the country, a 12.5 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is Lithuania, which recorded 120 percent more deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 10% increase in deaths compared to the previous day. Then, Germany with 675 deaths (up 91.76%), Slovakia with 21 deaths (up 90.91%), and Croatia (Hrvatska) with 38 deaths (up 72.73%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest number of deaths in the last seven days in Europe occurred in Germany, with 675 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 91.76% compared to the previous week. Following Germany, Russia recorded 260 deaths (up 0.78%), France recorded 167 deaths (up 38.02%), Poland recorded 59 deaths (down 4.84%), and Denmark recorded 54 deaths (up 125%).

The total number of deaths in Europe over the past seven days was 1,379. This accounts for 57.43 percent of global deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus, totaling 2,401. The number of deaths in Europe increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 988 deaths.