Why We Still Don’t Have a True COVID Death Count

The CDC says more than 463,000 Americans have died from the virus. But the real number is likely higher—and analyzing “excess deaths” over the past year may be the key.

Erin Banco 

National Security Reporter

William Bredderman 

Senior Researcher

Published Feb. 11 2021 4:53AM EST 

Erin Banco

National Security Reporter

Erin.Banco@thedailybeast.com

William Bredderman

Senior Researcher

WillBredderman

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