As of March 23, the below states reported seven-day death averages that topped figures seen on March 9. 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 33 percent in the last 14 days, averaging 919 daily deaths, data from the Times shows.
Note: States are ranked by the 14-day increase in daily deaths as of March 23.
1. Kansas
Seven-day death average: 24
14-day change: 453 percent
2. Arizona
Seven-day death average: 48
14-day change: 124 percent
3. Alaska
Seven-day death average: 3
14-day change: 100 percent
4. Wyoming
Seven-day death average: 2
14-day change: 75 percent
5. Utah
Seven-day death average: 13
14-day change: 59 percent
6. Colorado
Seven-day death average: 10
14-day change: 56 percent
7. Kentucky
Seven-day death average: 38
14-day change: 36 percent
8. Wisconsin
Seven-day death average: 33
14-day change: 5 percent
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