Study Finds 155,000 Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths in Early U.S. Pandemic

Researchers estimate that over 155,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. went uncounted from 2020 to 2021, beyond the officially reported 840,000 fatalities. This underreporting primarily occurred outside hospital settings, revealing gaps in pandemic death surveillance. Going forward, improved reporting systems and transparency will be crucial to accurately assess pandemic impact and guide public health responses.