U.S. Hits New Daily Record Of More Than 3,400 COVID-19 Deaths

The US is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 deaths, with 3,400 deaths reported in a single day, surpassing the fatalities of the 9/11 attacks and marking the highest daily toll during the pandemic. Hospitalizations are also at record levels, and the US has exceeded 17 million total cases, more than any other country.

What milestone did the US exceed in total COVID-19 cases?

How does the total number of COVID-19 cases in the US compare to other countries?