PBS News Hour

Understanding the magnitude of U.S. coronavirus death toll

The United States is approaching another tragic marker of the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly 200,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 and related complications. The magnitude of the loss is difficult to comprehend. We examine how the virus has spread across the country, deeply affecting communities of all kinds, and evaluate this somber occasion in historical context. William Brangham reports.

Understanding the magnitude of U.S. coronavirus death toll

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