COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 1,378 in One Week, Highest in Mexico

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 increase, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Mexico, Chile, the United States, Peru, and Guatemala. The total deaths in these five countries as of Thursday, March 9, 2023, amounted to 1,265, with a weekly growth exceeding -62.5 percent.

Mexico recorded the highest increase in COVID-19 deaths in the Americas, with weekly growth reaching 43.69 percent. Worldometer recorded 148 deaths in the country, an increase compared to the previous week's reported 103 deaths.

Next is Chile, which recorded 13.24 percent more deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 4.05% increase in deaths compared to the previous day. Meanwhile, deaths in the United States increased by 3.9%, while deaths in Peru remained unchanged (0%) and deaths in Guatemala decreased by 62.5%.

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest seven-day death toll in the Americas occurred in the United States, with 960 deaths. Reported deaths in the country increased by 3.9% compared to the previous week. Following this, Mexico recorded 148 deaths (up 43.69%), Brazil recorded 113 deaths (down 86.15%), Chile recorded 77 deaths (up 13.24%), and Peru recorded 74 deaths (unchanged).

The total number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days was 1,378. This accounts for 39.88 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, totaling 3,455. The death toll in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,001 deaths.