Newsbrief: Coronavirus death toll rises above 10,000 in the U.S.

by Jake Mott

The death toll from the coronavirus passed 10,000 in the United States this week, with officials predicting the worst in the coming weeks,  according to The Wall Street Journal.

Within the 24-hour span from Sunday to Monday afternoon, 1,164 people died, a number nearly the same as the four days prior combined. America is by far the most infected country on the planet with over 357,000 confirmed cases.

(Photo: Wall Street Journal)

The next few days should see the peaks of heavily infected cities such as New York, New Orleans, and Detroit. This week is said to be “the saddest and hardest week of most Americans’ lives,” according to U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.

Many states and cities have responded with further actions as well. On Monday, South Carolina put into place a statewide stay-at-home order to follow in the steps of many other states. Boston began enforcing a 9 p.m. curfew Monday, and states including Texas and Louisiana have increased their monitoring of travelers from other states.

Health officials see a flattening of the curve in the near future if citizens practice the new guidelines established by their respective states.

Overflowing hospitals have become an issue, with many states turning to arenas as temporary care units for the time being. The government has had difficulties keeping up with the high demand for masks. States like Washington, California, and Oregon are among others who are offering to share ventilators with under served states.

America’s 10,000+ deaths now contribute to a global death count of over 80,000.

Reporter Jake Mott is juggling school and work back at home and hopes everyone can stay as safe and healthy as possible!