Coronavirus update: New York deaths rise to 1,550, total US mortalities exceeds China's

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has reported that total deaths in the state have climbed to 1,550 on Tuesday from 1,1218 on Monday.  The apex is yet to come.

The total number of mortalities in the US is now at 3,393, surpassing China's reported 3,305 deaths. 

more to come