COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 3,388 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. Four countries reported an increase in deaths this week, while four others saw a decrease.

In terms of percentage increase, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths were Guatemala, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, the United States, and Mexico. The total deaths in these five countries as of Thursday, January 12, 2023, were 2,450, with a weekly growth rate above -5.93 percent.

Guatemala ranked first, with a 250 percent increase in weekly deaths. Worldometer recorded 28 deaths in the country, a 21.74 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Uruguay followed in second place, with a 100 percent increase in deaths compared to the previous week. Yesterday's daily death toll was 16. Trinidad and Tobago reported eight deaths (up 33.33%), the United States reported 2,271 deaths (up 25.68%), and Mexico saw a 5.93% decrease in deaths.

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest seven-day death toll in the Americas was in the United States, with 2,271 deaths. Reported deaths in the country increased by 25.68% compared to the previous week. Following the US, Brazil recorded 685 deaths (down 18.26%), Chile 143 deaths (down 14.37%), Mexico 127 deaths (down 5.93%), and Peru 110 deaths (down 20.29%).

Total deaths in the Americas over the past seven days were 3,388. This accounts for 34.95 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, totaling 9,693. The number of deaths in the Americas increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 3,107.