2020 is the deadliest year in US history, according to the Politico newspaper, citing data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

More than three million people died in the United States in 2020, making the COVID-19 the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. The COVID-19 has led to a 15% increase in deaths in the United States.

According to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University, the number of cases in the US has exceeded 29 million people, while more than 529 thousand have died. Vaccinations are ongoing - there are now three vaccines licensed for emergency vaccinations in the United States, two of which require two shots.