With 1,680 death in last 24 hours, US Covid-19 toll at 87,493

Written by Monika Walker

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The United States recorded 1,680 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing its grim total to 87,493, according to the latest real-time tally Friday reported by Johns Hopkins University.

The country hardest hit by the pandemic in terms of the number of fatalities  has now confirmed a total of 1,442,924 cases, the Baltimore-based school reported.

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Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.