CNN reports that with a death toll of over 153,000, the US has reported more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 than anywhere else in the world.<br />Now, CNN reports that updated models show 20,000 more Americans could die in just the next three weeks.<br />An ensemble forecast published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects more than 173,000 American deaths by August 22nd.<br />University of Washington researcher Dr. Chris Murray says roughly 55% of Americans wear masks in public. In contrast, Singapore has 95% compliance.<br />The CDC says new deaths are likely to increase in Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Washington states.<br />Everyone who walks around refusing to wear a mask or who hosts an indoor house party or who overstuffs a boat is directly contributing to these increases. This has to stop, and it has to stop now. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
