LOS ANGELES - The U.S. surpassed 15 million COVID-19 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, in yet another grim milestone as the nation continues to hit record averages in cases and deaths.
The somber update comes less than one month after the U.S. surpassed 11 million confirmed coronavirus cases. Recently the country added 1 million new cases in the first five days of December.RELATED: American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengersDeaths from COVID-19 in the U.S.