Since the pandemic erupted in March 2020, deaths in New Jersey have leaped by 24%.
The United States passed another grim milestone last week: There have been more than 1 million excess deaths across the nation since the pandemic erupted, a cost that speaks to the breadth of the coronavirus’ impact on public health.
The mortality numbers, tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, capture more than just the 926,000 people who federal statistics say died from complications of COVID-19. They also capture the indirect consequences of the health crisis, which has stressed the health care system and society at large, adding to the toll.
In total, 1,045,389 more people than expected died in the United States over the past two years, according, which compared overall deaths during the pandemic to those recorded in prior years. Amid the outbreak, deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, heart disease and diabetes have all increased. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.