As of March 17, the below states reported seven-day death averages that topped figures seen on March 3. Becker’s compiled the states with a 14-day increase in average daily death rates using data tracked by The New York Times.
Nationwide, deaths have fallen 28 percent in the last 14 days, averaging 1,224 daily deaths, data from the Times shows.
Note: States are ranked by the 14-day increase in daily deaths as of March 17.
1. Delaware
Seven-day death average: 8
14-day change: 483 percent
2. Arizona
Seven-day death average: 64
14-day change: 187 percent
3. Kansas
Seven-day death average: 15
14-day change: 169 percent
4. Missouri
Seven-day death average: 46
14-day change: 21 percent
5. Tennessee
Seven-day death average: 86
14-day change: 14 percent
6. New Mexico
Seven-day death average: 13
14-day change: 6 percent
7. Wisconsin
Seven-day death average: 34
14-day change: 5 percent
8. Iowa
Seven-day death average: 12
14-day change: 1 percent
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