Manila Bulletin
US coronavirus cases cross 60,000, 827 dead: tracker
As of Wednesday, the United States has recorded over 60,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 827 deaths.
This makes the US the third highest globally in confirmed cases, with a death rate of 1.38 percent based on reported cases.
Extensive social distancing and quarantine measures have significantly impacted the US economy.
President Donald Trump desires to ease lockdown restrictions by mid-April, expressing concerns about economic damage.
However, public health experts caution against premature lifting of restrictions, fearing a potential surge in cases and overwhelming of healthcare facilities already facing shortages of essential equipment and protective gear.
Globally, the virus has killed more than 20,000 people.
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