The U.S. has experienced over 600,000 deaths from 33 million-plus cases of COVID-19. Nevada has experienced over 5,500 deaths and 320,000 cases. The pandemic has also had a disastrous effect on K-12 education, mental health and food security, and has disproportionately affected minority communities. The cumulative financial costs of the COVID-19 pandemic are estimated at more than $16 trillion, or approximately 90% of the annual gross domestic product of the U.S.
