COVID-19 developments in Europe – 1st quarter 2021

During the first quarter of 2021, COVID-19 cases continued to increase steadily. The European continent started the year with a total of 27,552,498 people infected with COVID-19 and 585,110 deaths from COVID-19. As of 31 March, the number of reported cases in Europe grew by 63.74% to 45,115,099 positive cases. Unfortunately, deaths also rose by 65.38% during this period, reaching a staggering 967,702 deaths.

The countries with the most reported cases of COVID-19 were France (4,705,068 reported cases, accounting for 10.43% of all cases in Europe), Russia (4,494,234 cases, accounting for 9.96% of all European cases), United Kingdom (4,359,982 reported cases, with 9.66% of all positive cases in Europe), Italy (3. 584,899 cases reported and 7.95% of all cases in Europe), Turkey (3,317,182 cases reported, 7.53% of all positives), Spain (3,284,353 cases reported, 7.3% of all European cases) and Germany (2,843,644 cases reported, or 6.3% of all cases in Europe).

However, if we look at the number of inhabitants, the countries with the most cases are the Czech Republic (14,575 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), San Marino (14,519), Andorra (14,515), Montenegro (14,078), Luxembourg (11,214) and Slovenia (10,460). The countries that had registered the fewest cases at the end of the year were Vatican City (27 cases), Monaco (2,288), Liechtenstein (2,670), San Marino (4,730) Iceland (6,205) and Andorra (12,010). However, if we again look at the number of infections per 100,000 population, the countries least affected by the pandemic to date are Uzbekistan (239 cases), Finland (1,415), Kazakhstan (1,634), Norway (1,870), Iceland (1,905) and Greece (2,437).

COVID-19 deaths in Europe

In terms of the lethality of the disease caused by the virus, the countries with the highest number of fatalities as of 31 March 2021 are the United Kingdom (126,955), Italy (109,346), Russia (97,219), France (95,798), Germany (76,589) and Spain (75,459).

Taking into account the number of inhabitants in each country, the countries where the virus has been most lethal are San Marino (257 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), the Czech Republic (251), Hungary (209), Belgium (205), Bosnia and Herzegovina (199), the United Kingdom (198) and Montenegro (196). The countries that have fortunately recorded fewer deaths are Vatican City (0 deaths), Monaco (28), Iceland (29), Liechtenstein (56), San Marino (84) and Andorra (115).

If we take into consideration the number of inhabitants of each country, the countries with the fewest deaths caused by the virus are Vatican City, Uzbekistan (1.82 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), Iceland (8 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), Uzbekistan (8 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), Iceland (8 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants) and Andorra (8 deaths per 100,000). The countries that have fortunately recorded the fewest deaths are Vatican City (0 deaths), Monaco (3), Iceland (29), Liechtenstein (39), San Marino (59) and Andorra (84).

If we take into consideration the number of inhabitants of each country, the countries with the fewest deaths caused by the virus are Vatican City, Uzbekistan (1.78 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), Monaco (8.24), Norway (8.48), Iceland (8.9) and Finland (10.25).

European countries most affected by COVID-19

The following is an analysis of the evolution during the first quarter of 2021 of total cases, deaths and recovered persons in those European countries with the highest number of confirmed cases at the end of March 2021.

France

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in France by 74.45%. At the end of March, France reached 4,705,068 infected persons. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 47.62% to 95,798 deaths due to COVID-19.

Russia

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases in Russia increased by 42.49%. By the end of March, Russia reached 4,494,234 infected persons. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 71.16% to 97,219 deaths due to COVID-19.

United Kingdom

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases in the UK increased by 71%. At the end of March, the UK reached 4,359,982 infected. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 71.01% to 126,955 deaths due to COVID-19.

Italy

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases in Italy increased by 68.35%. At the end of March, Italy reached 3,584,899 infected persons. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 46.54% to 109,346 deaths due to COVID-19.

Turkey

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in Turkey by 49.37%. At the end of March, Turkey reached 3,317,182 infected. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 49.51% to 31,537 deaths due to COVID-19.

Spain

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases in Spain increased by 70.32%. At the end of March, Spain had 3,284,353 infected cases. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 48.43% to 75,459 deaths due to COVID-19.

Germany

During the first quarter of 2021, the number of positive cases in Germany increased by 61.32%. At the end of March, Germany reached 2,843,644 infected persons. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 124.3% to 76,589 deaths due to COVID-19.

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