COVID-19: US adds 1,237 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

It has now confirmed a total of 1,466,682 cases of COVID-19 infection

Last updated: May 17, 2020 | 07:03

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Washington: The United States recorded 1,237 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing its grim total to 88,730, according to the latest real-time tally Saturday reported by Johns Hopkins University.

The country - hardest hit by the pandemic in terms of the number of fatalities - has now confirmed a total of 1,466,682 cases, the Baltimore-based school reported.

COVID-19: US adds 1,237 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

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