Deaths forecast to hit a million in weeks; Trump proud of US effort despite grim figures; Pope Francis seen wearing face mask for the first time
The global coronavirus death toll has passed 900,000 – just over 10 weeks since passing 500,000 – as Donald Trump boasted that he had done an “amazing” job with regard to the virus.
Coronavirus-related deaths in the United States, which stand at more than 190,000, account for a fifth of the global total. The figure is equivalent to one death per 1,700 Americans.
Continue reading…Deaths forecast to hit a million in weeks; Trump proud of US effort despite grim figures; Pope Francis seen wearing face mask for the first time Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe global coronavirus death toll has passed 900,000 – just over 10 weeks since passing 500,000 – as Donald Trump boasted that he had done an “amazing” job with regard to the virus.Coronavirus-related deaths in the United States, which stand at more than 190,000, account for a fifth of the global total. The figure is equivalent to one death per 1,700 Americans. Continue reading…