The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. has surpassed 400,000, according to figures provided by NBC, with 12,864 fatalities nationwide.
The world’s largest economy has recorded by far the most COVID-19 infections of any country around the globe, with the total number of cases nationwide now almost five times that of China — where the virus was first identified in December.
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted governments worldwide to impose draconian measures on the daily lives of billions of people.
The restrictions range from so-called lockdowns and school closures to strict regulations on social distancing and public gatherings.
