Amid pandemic, U.S. has seen 300,000 ‘excess deaths,’ with highest rates among people of color

Amid pandemic, U.S. has seen 300,000 ‘excess deaths,’ with highest rates among people of color – STAT

Original report: Excess Deaths Associated with COVID-19, by Age and Race and Ethnicity — United States, January 26–October 3, 2020 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Commentary on Twitter

A new @CDCMMWR estimates since January 2020, 299,000 more people have died than the typical number during the same weeks in previous years. At least 2 out of 3 excess deaths were attributed to #COVID19. Learn more: https://t.co/fg4W6u4e3C. pic.twitter.com/i9TDxrBrTV

— CDC (@CDCgov) October 20, 2020