Vastly unequal US has world’s highest Covid death toll – it’s no coincidence

As the US nears 900,000 Covid deaths, much of the blame has fallen on individuals despite vast income inequality and vaccine accessibility issues

The US is nearing 900,000 confirmed deaths from Covid-19, the highest figure of any nation. The death toll would be equivalent to the 15th most populous city in the country, more than San Francisco, Washington DC or Boston - a city of ghosts with its population swelling each day.

It's not just the total numbers. America also has the highest death rate of any wealthy country, with half of the deaths occurring after vaccines became available.