COVID-19 Deaths in Asia Reach 8,371 in One Week, Highest in Taiwan

This week's COVID-19 statistics in Asia show a decline in death tolls in most countries, a reversal from the previous period. This week, 10 countries recorded an increase in deaths, while 28 countries recorded fewer deaths than the previous week.

Percentage-wise, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Uzbekistan, and Saudi Arabia. A total of 48 deaths were recorded in these five countries as of Thursday, December 23, 2021, representing weekly growth exceeding 12.5 percent.

Taiwan ranks first, with a 100 percent weekly increase in deaths. Worldometer recorded two deaths in the country, a 0 percent increase compared to the previous day.

The United Arab Emirates follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in this country grew by 50 percent, with three deaths reported. Daily statistics show a 0% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day, which also saw three deaths.

Next is Cyprus with 11 deaths (up 22.22%), Uzbekistan with a 15% increase in deaths, and Saudi Arabia with nine deaths (up 12.5%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, India recorded the highest number of deaths in Asia over the past seven days, with 2,190 deaths. This represents a -7.48% decrease compared to the previous week. Following India, Vietnam recorded 1,708 deaths (up 1.3%), Turkey recorded 1,275 deaths (down -1.09%), the Philippines recorded 445 deaths (down -35.41%), and South Korea recorded 441 deaths (up 1.15%).

A total of 8,371 deaths were recorded in Asia over the past seven days. This accounts for 17.81 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, which totaled 46,991. The number of deaths in Asia decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 9,097 deaths.