US coronavirus deaths surpass 140,000 as outbreak worsens

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US deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 140,000 as cases continued to rise in 42 out of 50 states over the past two weeks, according to a Reuters tally.

Since late June, the United States has seen a resurgence in new cases and now, six weeks later, deaths have also begun rising, according to a weekly Reuters analysis of state and county data.

America is losing about 5,000 people to the virus every week. By contrast, neighboring Canada has reported total deaths of 8,800 since the pandemic started.

Patrons dine at an outdoor restaurant in downtown San Diego, California on July 17. — AFP
Patrons dine at an outdoor restaurant in downtown San Diego, California on July 17. — AFP

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