The United States reaches a grim milestone with a confirmed death toll much higher than any other country in the world.
The United States reached a grim milestone with a confirmed death toll much higher than any other country in the world
The United States surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths on May 27, 2020 – defying President Donald Trump’s predictions a month earlier it faced about 60,000 to 70,000 dead.
Trump, who has weathered heavy criticism for his response to the pandemic, insisted the toll could have been 25 times higher without his action. He has played down the possibility of a second wave later this year when he faces re-election.
