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500,000 COVID deaths in the U.S. and hopes for herd immunity
US hits 500K COVID deaths By Alan Collins | February 22, 2021 at 8:59 PM CST - Updated February 22 at 8:59 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The nationâs health leaders are optimistic with the declining COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations, but deaths remain a major concern. This week, the country hit more than half a million dead because of the pandemic.
Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, was glad to see the drop in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. But, Dr. Harris said hitting more than 500,000 deaths in the United States is a somber reminder the pandemic is far from over.