COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 1,162 in One Week, Highest in Guatemala

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

In terms of percentage increase, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths were Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, the United States, and Chile. The total deaths in these five countries as of Friday, March 31, 2023, were 1,162, with a weekly growth rate above -40 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, a 50 percent increase from the previous day.

Mexico followed in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in the country grew by 54.22 percent, totaling 128 deaths. Daily statistics show a 12.28% increase in deaths compared to the previous day's 114 deaths.

Next, Peru saw a 2.99% decrease in deaths, the United States a 23.1% decrease, and Chile a 40% decrease.

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 912 deaths—a 23.1% decrease compared to the previous week. Mexico followed with 128 deaths (up 54.22%), Peru with 65 deaths (down 2.99%), Chile with 54 deaths (down 40%), and Guatemala with three deaths (up 200%).

The total number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days was 1,162. This accounts for 38.62 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, totaling 3,009. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 1,427 deaths.