US death toll from Covid-19 surpasses 1 million | South China Morning Post

The United States has crossed the threshold of one million deaths from Covid-19 , the White House said on Thursday, as cities like New York try to turn the page on the pandemic despite threats of another surge. "Today, we mark a tragic milestone: one million American lives lost to Covid-19," President Joe Biden said in a statement that acknowledged the "unrelenting" pain of those who had lost loved ones during the pandemic. He called on residents to "remain vigilant against this pandemic" and said it was "critical" for Congress to fund resources like testing, vaccines and treatments. For many,…