Coronavirus deaths in the USA top 10,000 as total cases over 360,000

The USA reached a grim milestone in its fight against the coronavirus Monday: More than 10,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the nation.

There were 10,335 deaths as of Monday afternoon, according to the Johns Hopkins dashboard, which tracks the numbers.

Since the first U.S. case of the coronavirus was identified in Washington state on Jan. 21, health officials have identified more than 360,000 cases across the United States and more than 10,000 deaths. By March 17, the virus had expanded its presence from several isolated clusters in Washington, New York and California to all 50 states and the District of Columbia.