(KNSI/Metro Source) – New data shows COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020.
375,000 people died of the virus in the country last year.
The National Center for Health Statistics says COVID-19 was only behind heart disease and cancer.
The CDC says about three-point-four million people died in 2020, with about eleven-percent of those deaths coming from the coronavirus.
While COVID-19 led to the overall death rate climbing almost 16-percent last year, deaths from other leading causes also saw increases of at least five percent.
___
Copyright 2021 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten, in any way without consent.
Minneapolis mayor set to make announcement regarding city's police chief
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is holding a news conference Thursday morning "to make an announcement regarding Minneapolis police Chief Brian O'Hara."
37m ago
Families struggle after ICE deportations
The most recent data shows that about half of the 3,700 immigrants detained by federal agents during the ICE surge have been deported. Many detainees left behind families that depended on them, who are now asking themselves whether they can safely st...
2h ago
Some MN school districts could lose millions in funding
School systems across Minnesota say they're facing a dire funding emergency if the Legislature doesn't act to deal with a crucial funding issue. Those with high numbers of students living in poverty are especially hard-hit.
1h ago
Cruise company says 29 passengers left hantavirus outbreak ship on April 24, after 1st fatality on board
Cruise company says 29 passengers left hantavirus outbreak ship on April 24, after 1st fatality on board
1h ago
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!