U.S. deaths related to Covid-19 are quickly approaching 200,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. It's a dire benchmark as the country continues to debate public safety measures and looks ahead to a contentious presidential election. It's also far higher than every other nation's official death toll — Brazil is the only other country to have recorded more than 100,000 virus-related deaths, with roughly 136,000 fatalities so far.Â
China is on its way to recovering from a coronavirus pandemic-led economic crisis and the country will continue to be the most important marginal driver of global GDP, said Jim O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs.
Here are today's top headlines:Â
- Europe likely to see more restrictions as cases rise rapidly
- Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line submit health protocols to CDC
- Black doctors' group creates panel to vet Covid-19 vaccines
- CDC reverses guidance on airborne virus spread, saying draft of changes 'was posted in error'
- Republicans propose billions more in aid for airlines
The following data was compiled by Johns Hopkins University:
- Global cases: More than 31.32 millionÂ
- Global deaths: At least 964,839
- Countries with the most number of cases: United States (more than 6.85 million), India (more than 5.56 million), Brazil (more than 4.55 million), Russia (more than 1.1 million) and Colombia (at least 770,435)