As U.S. Nears 800,000 Virus Deaths, 1 of Every 100 Older Americans Has Perished
They are among the most vaccinated groups, but people 65 and older make up about three-quarters of the nation’s coronavirus death toll.
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They are among the most vaccinated groups, but people 65 and older make up about three-quarters of the nation’s coronavirus death toll.
As US nears 800,000 virus deaths, 1 of every 100 older Americans has perished
As the coronavirus pandemic approaches the end of a second year, the United States stands on the cusp of surpassing 800,000 deaths from the virus, and no group has suffered more than older Americans.
By now, COVID-19 has become the third leading cause of death among Americans 65 and older, after heart disease and cancer.
As the coronavirus pandemic approaches the end of a second year, the United States stands on the cusp of surpassing 800,000 deaths from the virus, and no group has suffered more than older Americans.