Between December 2019 and May 2022, the United States saw 82 million reported cases of COVID-19 and approximately 1 million deaths linked to the disease. Some communities, such as those that are economically disadvantaged or have a high proportion of racial or ethnic minority groups, were hit especially hard. Between December 2019 and May 2022, the United States saw 82 million reported cases of COVID-19 and approximately 1 million deaths linked to the disease. Some communities, such as those that are economically disadvantaged or have a high proportion of racial or ethnic minority groups, were hit especially hard. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories