COVID-19 deaths in Asia reach 222 in one week, highest in Hong Kong

This week's Covid-19 statistics in Asia show a decline in death tolls in most countries, a reversal from the previous trend of continuous increases. This week, zero countries reported an increase in deaths, while four countries reported deaths, but in smaller numbers.

In terms of percentage, the top five countries with the highest increase in deaths are Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, and India. The total deaths in these five countries as of Wednesday, May 31, 2023, were 222, with a weekly growth rate of over -63.27 percent.

Hong Kong ranks first, with a 2.5 percent slowdown in weekly death increases. Worldometer recorded 78 deaths in this country, a 14.29 percent decrease compared to the previous day.

Next is Indonesia, which recorded a 3.17 percent decrease in deaths compared to the previous week. Daily data shows a 14.08% decrease in deaths compared to the previous day. Deaths in South Korea decreased by 17.72%, and in India by 18 (a 63.27% decrease).

Looking at the number of reported deaths, the highest number of deaths in the last seven days in Asia occurred in Hong Kong with 78 deaths. Death reports in this country decreased by 2.5% compared to the previous week. Following that, the highest number of deaths was recorded in South Korea with 65 deaths (down 17.72%), Indonesia with 61 deaths (down 3.17%), and India with 18 deaths (down 63.27%).

Total deaths in Asia over the past seven days were recorded at 222. This accounts for 30.54 percent of global deaths caused by the Covid-19 virus, totaling 727 deaths. The number of deaths in Asia decreased compared to the previous seven-day accumulation of 271 deaths.