COVID-19 likely 3rd leading cause of US deaths in 2022

Because the begin of the pandemic, COVID-19 has killed greater than 1 million individuals within the U.S. and reduce life expectancy by two and a half years.(MGN)

(CNN) - It seems to be like for the third yr in a row, COVID-19 would be the third main reason for loss of life in the US behind coronary heart illness and most cancers, in keeping with preliminary knowledge launched from Johns Hopkins College.

Greater than 267,000 individuals died of COVID-19 final yr in comparison with greater than 350,000 in 2020 and 475,000 in 2021, researchers stated.

The info continues to be within the works of being accomplished, as many states are nonetheless reviewing loss of life certificates and refining their reporting.

Because the begin of the pandemic, COVID-19 has killed greater than 1 million individuals within the U.S. and reduce life expectancy by two and a half years.

Within the US, the speed of flu circumstances is trending down, however the variety of COVID-19 circumstances is ticking up. (Credit score: CNN Newsource)