An American tragedy: US COVID death toll tops 700,000

‘And we’re not done yet’: US reaches 700,000 COVID deaths as Delta variant rages

The milestone is deeply frustrating to doctors, public health officials and the American public, who watched a pandemic that had been easing earlier in the summer take a dark turn.

COVID-19 Deaths Eclipse 700,000 In U.S. As Delta Variant Rages - WCCB Charlotte's CW

It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon.The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 700,000 late Friday — a number greater than the population of Boston. The last 100,000 deaths occurred during a time when vaccines — which overwhelmingly prevent deaths, hospitalizations and serious illness — were available to any American over the age of 12.The milestone is deeply frustrating to doctors, public health officials and t…

US hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as overall cases begin to drop

New cases, hospitalizations and deaths all appear to be on the downswing overall in the U.S.

COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 700,000. It’s a grim and frustrating milestone as the nation confronts a surge in infections and deaths driven by the delta variant and the refusal of millions of Americans to get vaccinated.The last 100,000 deaths were recorded in just 3 1/2 months and occurred when vaccines were available to anyone over the age of 12 who wanted them. That’s deeply frustrating to doctors, public health officials a…

COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 700,000 late Friday — a number greater than the population of Boston.

COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 700,000 late Friday — a number greater than the population of Boston.