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Daily US Virus Deaths Decline, But Trend May Reverse in Fall

Associated Press

   The number of daily U.S. deaths from the coronavirus is declining again
   after peaking in early August, but scientists warn that a new bout with
   the disease this fall could claim more lives.

   The arrival of cooler weather and the likelihood of more indoor
   gatherings will add to the importance of everyday safety precautions,
   experts say.

   "We have to change the way we live until we have a vaccine," said Ali
   Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the University of
   Washington in Seattle. In other words: Wear a mask. Stay home. Wash
   your hands.

   The U.S. has seen two distinct peaks in daily deaths. The nation's
   summertime surge crested at about half the size of the first deadly
   wave in April.

   Deaths first peaked on April 24 at an average of 2,240 each day as the
   disease romped through the dense cities of the Northeast. Then, over
   the summer, outbreaks in Texas, California and Florida drove daily
   deaths to a second peak of 1,138 on Aug. 1.

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