WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. faltering response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in 130,000 to 210,000 deaths that could have been avoided, according to a report from the Columbia University.
"Through comparative analysis and applying proportional mortality rates, we estimate that at least 130,000 deaths and perhaps as many as 210,000 could have been avoided with earlier policy interventions and more robust federal coordination and leadership," said the report released Wednesday by the Columbia University Earth Institute's National Center for Disaster Preparedness.