1,353 Covid-19 Deaths in Europe in One Week, Highest in Poland

European Covid-19 statistics this week still depict a concerning situation compared to the previous week, due to a persistent increase in the number of deaths. This week, eight countries recorded an increase in deaths, while seven others recorded fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Serbia, and Austria. The total deaths in these five countries as of Thursday, March 9, 2023, amounted to 226, with a weekly growth exceeding 23.53 percent.

Poland recorded the highest increase in Covid-19 deaths in Europe, with weekly growth reaching 56.9 percent. Worldometer recorded 91 deaths in the country, a 5.81 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Slovenia follows in second place. Compared to the previous week, deaths in the country grew by 50 percent. Daily death figures show a 50% increase compared to the previous day, recording four deaths.

Furthermore, deaths in the Czech Republic increased by 40.74%, deaths in Serbia increased by 28.95%, and Austria recorded 42 deaths (a 23.53% increase).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest number of deaths in the last seven days in Europe occurred in Germany, with 633 deaths. Death reports in this country increased by 10.86% compared to the previous week. Following Germany, Russia reported the highest number of deaths with 286 (up 21.19%), Poland with 91 deaths (up 56.9%), France with 85 deaths (down 46.54%), and Serbia with 49 deaths (up 28.95%).

Total deaths in Europe over the last seven days reached 1,353. This accounts for 39.16 percent of global deaths caused by the Covid-19 virus, totaling 3,455. The number of deaths in Europe increased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 1,296 deaths.