US coronavirus deaths rise by 1,450 in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins
Last updated on: 04 May,2020 10:27 am
The United States has by far the highest death toll of any country in the global pandemic.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Novel coronavirus deaths in the United States climbed by 1,450 in the past 24 hours, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed Sunday, bringing the total number of fatalities to more than 67,600. The Baltimore-based university had recorded more than 1.15 million cases in the country as of 8:30 pm Sunday (0030 GMT Monday), with 67,674 deaths. The United States has by far the highest death toll of any country in the global pandemic. Sunday’s 24-hour toll was similar to Saturday’s, showing a decline after hitting 2,502 on Wednesday.