The Deadliest Day: US coronavirus deaths surpass 3,000 - the highest in a single day to date

At least 3,124 Americans died yesterday, which is the highest number of deaths in a single day throughout the pandemic. Cases per day are now eclipsing 200,000 on average for the first time on record. The grim tolls comes on the same day a panel of FDA advisers will meet to weigh whether to recommend the agency authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. At least 3,124 Americans died yesterday, which is the highest number of deaths in a single day throughout the pandemic. Yet, a sizable percentage of the U.S. population has expressed skepticism about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, creating an additional challenge.