COVID-19 deaths in America reach 2,050 per week, highest in Brazil.

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, one country reported an increase in deaths, while five others reported fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Brazil, the United States, Chile, Mexico, and Guatemala. The total deaths in these five countries for the week ending February 19, 2023, were 1,982, representing a weekly growth rate above -52.38 percent.

Brazil recorded the highest increase in COVID-19 deaths in the Americas, with weekly growth reaching 18.79 percent. Worldometer recorded 373 deaths in the country, a 3.12 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is the United States, which recorded 23.01 percent fewer deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 14.09% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day. Following this are Chile with 82 deaths (down 25.45%), Mexico with 115 deaths (down 38.5%), and Guatemala with 10 deaths (down 52.38%).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest seven-day death toll in the Americas occurred in the United States, with 1,402 deaths. Reported deaths in the country decreased by 23.01% compared to the previous week. Following this, Brazil reported 373 deaths (up 18.79%), Mexico 115 deaths (down 38.5%), Chile 82 deaths (down 25.45%), and Peru 68 deaths (down 58.79%).

Total deaths in the Americas over the past seven days were 2,050. This accounts for 38.27 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, totaling 5,356. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,618.