The year 2021 closes with 198 million confirmed global COVID infections in these 12 months, more than double the 83 million in 2020, while the deaths were 3.5 million, 84% more than the 1.9 million of the past year, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The figures, although still very high, show a decrease in lethality of the coronavirus, which was 2.2% in 2020 and 1.7% according to these figures, which the WHO admits are conservative, since the real numbers might be higher due to the many undiagnosed cases and deaths.
In the accumulated of the two years elapsed since the health crisis Starting with the notification of the first cases in China to the WHO, COVID-19 has registered 281 million confirmed cases and 5.4 million deaths.
The pandemic it is one of the most serious in history, although its figures are still far from those caused by the bubonic plague at various times, or the flu of 1918-20, which caused tens of millions of deaths.
The pandemic is experiencing a wave of exponential increase of positives, believed to be linked to the boom in the omicron variant, with a record number of 1.3 million infections confirmed on December 29, although this “tsunami of contagions”, as defined by the WHO, it is not accompanied by an increase in deaths.
The year 2021, dedicated on the planet to vaccinating as many people as possible once morest COVID-19, also ends with 9,150 million of vaccines administered in the world, with which 58% of human beings have received at least one dose, according to data provided by national health networks.
A dozen countries exceed 80% vaccination rates, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Spain, China, South Korea, Portugal or Cuba, although almost a hundred States have not achieved the goal set by the WHO of achieving a rate of at least 40% in all territories.
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Analysis: A Look Back at the 2021 COVID-19 Pandemic Numbers
As we reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential to analyze the numbers and trends to understand the evolution of this global health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released data on the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic, which provides valuable insights into the disease’s trajectory.
According to the WHO, the year 2021 closed with 198 million confirmed global COVID infections, more than double the 83 million cases reported in 2020. While this number is staggering, it’s essential to note that the lethality of the coronavirus has decreased. In 2020, the mortality rate was 2.2%, which dropped to 1.7% in 2021. This decrease in lethality is a positive trend, indicating that the virus may be becoming less deadly over time.
However, the number of deaths is still alarmingly high. In 2021, there were 3.5 million reported deaths, an 84% increase from the 1.9 million deaths in 2020. This rise in fatalities is a concerning trend, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and efforts to combat the spread of the virus.
When looking at the accumulated numbers since the start of the pandemic, the picture becomes even more somber. According to the WHO, there have been 281 million confirmed cases and 5.4 million deaths worldwide since the notification of the first cases in China.
While the WHO admits that these numbers are conservative, due to the many undiagnosed cases and deaths, they provide a valuable snapshot of the pandemic’s progression. As of August 2021, there were 210,112,064 confirmed cumulative cases of COVID-19 globally, including 4,403,765 deaths [[1]].
To better understand the pandemic’s impact and evolution, it’s essential to consider multiple data sources. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) offers a comprehensive dataset on COVID-19 cases, deaths, vaccination, variants, testing, and hospital rates [[2]]. Similarly, the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) provides analysis on total mortality and COVID-19 deaths [[3]].
the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic numbers paint a complex picture. While the decrease in lethality is a positive trend, the rise in fatalities and the sheer number of cases and deaths worldwide are a stark reminder of the ongoing health crisis. As we move forward, it’s essential to continue monitoring the pandemic’s progression and leveraging data to inform public health policy and response efforts.
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