NBC News U.S coronavirus deaths top 100,000

Tim Stelloh

The number of deaths from the coronavirus in the United States topped 100,000 on Wednesday, a bleak moment that arrived after months of stark public health measures upended the lives of millions of Americans and battered the country's economy.

The 100,000 milestone, which is based on NBC News' tally from state officials, comes as the number of deaths in the U.S. continues to rise, though possibly at a slower rate than previously.