Through data published by Johns Hopkins University and collected daily by the European Documentation Center in Almeria, an analysis of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe during the first half of the year 2021 has been performed.
During the first half of 2021, COVID-19 cases continued to increase steadily. The European continent began the year with a total of 27,552,498 people infected with COVID-19 and 585,110 deaths from COVID-19. As of June 30, the number of reported cases in Europe had risen by 103.4% compared to the beginning of the year to 56,048,358 positive cases. Unfortunately, the number of deaths also increased during this period by 101.8% to an appalling 1,180,598 deaths.
The countries that ended the six-month period with the most reported cases of COVID-19 were France (5,837,265 reported cases, which accounted for 10.42% of all cases in Europe), Russia (5,449,594 cases, which accounted for 9.72% of all European cases), Turkey (5,425,652 reported cases, with 9.7% of all positive cases in Europe), the United Kingdom (4. 817,298 reported cases and 8.6% of the cases in Europe), Italy (4,259,909 reported cases, 7.6% of the positives), Spain (3,808,960 reported cases, 6.8% of all European cases) and Germany (3,736,205 reported cases, or 6.7% of the cases in Europe).
However, if we look at the number of inhabitants, the countries with the most cases are Andorra (with 16,350 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), the Czech Republic (14,519), San Marino (15,628), Montenegro (15,473), Luxembourg (12,877) and Slovenia (12,485). The countries that by the end of the first half of 2021 had registered the fewest were Vatican City (27 cases), Monaco (2,577), Liechtenstein (3,036), San Marino (5,091) Iceland (6,555) and Andorra (13,911). 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 (320 cases), Finland (1,750), Iceland (2,012), Norway (2,556), Kazakhstan (2,652) and Vatican City (3,206).
Deaths due to COVID-19 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 Russia (132,973), the United Kingdom (128,404), Italy (127,566), France (111,244), Germany (90,945) and Spain (80,875). Taking into account the number of inhabitants of each country, the countries where the virus has shown the highest lethality are Hungary (303 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), Bosnia and Herzegovina (292), Czech Republic (288), San Marino (276), North Macedonia (266), Montenegro (248) and Bulgaria (245). The countries that have fortunately recorded a lower number of deaths are Vatican City (0 deaths), Iceland (29), Monaco (33), Liechtenstein (59), San Marino (90) and Andorra (127). 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 (2.19 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), Iceland (8.9), Norway (15.45), Finland (17.7) and Kazakhstan (19.39).
European countries most affected by COVID-19
The following is an analysis of the evolution recorded during the first half of 2021 of total cases and deaths in those European countries with the highest number of confirmed cases at the end of June 2021.
France
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in France by 116.4%. At the end of June, France reached 5,837,265 infected persons. As for deaths, during this period, the number of deaths increased by 71.42% to 111,244 deaths due to COVID-19.
Russia
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in Russia by 72.79%. At the end of June, Russia reached 5,449,594 infected persons. As for deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 134.1% to 132,973 deaths from COVID-19.
United Kingdom
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in the United Kingdom by 88.9%. At the end of June, the UK reached 4,817,298 infected. As for deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 73% to 128,404 deaths due to COVID-19.
Italy
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in Italy by 100%. At the end of June, Italy reached 4,259,909 infected persons. As for deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 71% to 127,566 deaths due to COVID-19.
Turkey
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased in Turkey by 144.3%. At the end of June, Turkey reached 5,425,652 infected. As for deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 135.8% to 49,732 deaths due to COVID-19.
Spain
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased by 98% in Spain. At the end of June, Spain reached 3,808,960 infected persons. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 59% to 80,875 deaths due to COVID-19.
Germany
During the first half of 2021, the number of positive cases increased by 112% in Germany. At the end of June, Germany reached 3,736,205 infected persons. In terms of deaths, during this period the number of deaths increased by 166.34% to 90,945 deaths due to COVID-19.
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