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New infections appear to have peaked across the United States, but hospitalizations continue to rise, and the death toll is soaring. (Bryan R. Smith/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. reports more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths for fourth consecutive day

For the fourth straight day, the United States has witnessed more than 1,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus, with 1,249 reported Thursday. The death toll nationwide was slightly lower than Wednesday, when 1,400 coronavirus-related deaths were reported, the worst day in more than two months for deaths from the disease.  

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