COVID-19 Deaths in America Reach 1,124 in One Week, Highest in Peru

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 three others reported fewer deaths than the previous week.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths were Peru, Chile, the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. The total deaths in these five countries as of Thursday, March 16, 2023, were 1,124, with a weekly growth rate above -83.33 percent.

Peru recorded the highest increase in COVID-19 deaths in the Americas, with weekly growth reaching 2.7 percent. Worldometer recorded 76 deaths in the country, a 2.7 percent increase compared to the previous day.

Next is Chile, which recorded 2.6 percent more deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 1.25% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day. The United States recorded 847 deaths (down 11.77%), Mexico 121 deaths (down 18.24%), and Guatemala saw an 83.33% decrease in deaths.

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 847 deaths. Reported deaths in the country decreased by 11.77% compared to the previous week. Following this, Mexico reported 121 deaths (down 18.24%), Chile 79 deaths (up 2.6%), Peru 76 deaths (up 2.7%), and Guatemala 1 death (down 83.33%).

The total number of deaths in the Americas over the past seven days was 1,124. This accounts for 35.8 percent of global COVID-19 deaths, totaling 3,140. The number of deaths in the Americas decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 1,265 deaths.