Coronavirus: US records nearly 2,600 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

Washington: The United States on Wednesday recorded nearly 2,600 additional deaths from the new coronavirus in 24 hours, a new record and the heaviest daily toll of any country, Johns Hopkins University said.

A running tally from Johns Hopkins showed 2,569 victims at 8.30pm Eastern Time (4.30am UAE Thursday), compared with the same time the previous evening, bringing the total number of US deaths to 28,326 — higher than any other nation.