Coronavirus latest: US can expect 100,000 to 200,000 deaths
By DW
30 March 2020 |
12:33 pm
One of the lead members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force is predicting millions of infections. Spain has set another grim daily record for the number deaths. Follow DW for the latest.
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