Death Toll Passes 70,000 Mark in U.S.
- The death toll from COVID-19 stands at 72,000 in the U.S. There were more than 2,300 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. Nursing homes have been hit particularly hard by the virus.
Death Toll Passes 70,000 Mark in U.S.
On 1 May 2020, Global Guardian hosted a COVID-19 special webinar, featuring our own Dale Buckner, Chief Executive Officer; Mike Ballard, Director of Intelligence; Jeffery Stutzman, Chief Information Security Officer; and Dr. Christopher N. White, Assistant Medical Director.
Watch the recording today, and read on for our top 10 takeaways from the conversation and the Q&A that followed, moderated by Mike McGarrity, Vice President, Global Risk Services.
The U.S. now accounts for one-third of total global cases with over 1,000,000 while the global total has surpassed 3,000,000. While much of Europe has "flattened the curve" or seen consistent declines in new cases, other countries are seeing explosive case growth, including Brazil, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, and Peru.
As businesses begin to reopen, it will be imperative to look for additional safety measures to keep employees safe and healthy and for operations to continue to run. As we shift our focus and begin to navigate the new normal, Global Guardian is committed to exploring products and services for our clients that further support your health, safety, and security.
On 25 April, the U.S. tallied 39,000 new cases over the previous 24-hours, the largest one-day increase in new cases on record for the country. Total cases will surpass one million before the end of today. New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania are the hardest hit states by total cases.
Job Losses Continue as House Passes Relief Bill
States begin lifting restrictions:
Approximately one month after much of the U.S. went into stay-at-home mode, thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, Michigan, and Colorado to voice their disdain for the restrictions.
