COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 1,775 in a Week, Highest in Mexico

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 four others reported fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and the United States. The total deaths in these five countries as of Tuesday, February 21, 2023, were 1,768, with a weekly growth rate above -24.23 percent.

Mexico recorded the highest increase in COVID-19 deaths in the Americas, with weekly growth reaching 146.67 percent. Worldometer recorded 259 deaths in the country, a 125.22 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is Peru, which recorded 1.35 percent more deaths than the previous week. Daily data shows a 4.17 percent increase in deaths compared to the previous day. Deaths in Brazil decreased by 11.76 percent, Chile by 89 (down 13.59 percent), and the United States by 24.23 percent.

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 1,060 deaths. Reported deaths in the country decreased by 24.23 percent compared to the previous week. Following this, Brazil reported 285 deaths (down 11.76 percent), Mexico 259 deaths (up 146.67 percent), Chile 89 deaths (down 13.59 percent), and Peru 75 deaths (up 1.35 percent).

Total deaths in the Americas over the past seven days were 1,775. This accounts for 36.47 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, totaling 4,867. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 2,025.