The U.S. has seen the number of coronavirus cases surge in recent days, up to 337,752 people infected and 9,619 dead. Officials say that this week will be one of the most challenging yet as the virus peaks in many areas of the country.
As the New York Times reports, the death count is likely much higher than the official tally. That’s because the country lacks the resources and cohesion to make a more accurate declaration.
For instance, testing has been limited in the U.S., with some areas saying that they don’t have the tests they need. It’s also likely that many of the early deaths from the disease were chalked up to the seasonal influenza or pneumonia rather than COVID-19.
“We definitely think there are deaths that we have not accounted for,” one expert said.
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