(NPR) Global COVID-19 Deaths Top 500,000

Global COVID-19 Deaths Top 500,000








Cars line up for coronavirus testing outside of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida is one of many states reporting spikes in COVID-19 cases in recent days, as the number of confirmed cases worldwide tops 10 million.



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Global COVID-19 Deaths Top 500,000






The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million on Sunday while deaths topped half a million. Health officials estimate the actual case count could be much higher.