(CNN) More than 410,000 people in the US could die from the coronavirus by January 1, more than doubling the current death toll , a new model often cited by top health officials predicted Friday. Coronavirus has infected over 6.1 million people nationwide, and more than 186,800 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. Young people urged to be cautiousMore young people are getting infected with the coronavirus at higher numbers. Pressure for a vaccine grows as election nearsWith a persistent polling deficit and a struggling economy, President Donald Trump has cranked up pressure on federal health officials to expedite work on a coronavirus vaccine and treatments. While the CDC has asked states to get ready to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by as early as next month, health officials have said this time line is unlikely.

Source: CNN September 04, 2020 06:32 UTC