US coronavirus models now suggest fewer deaths than previously predicted, but experts caution they could rise again if social distancing measures don't remain in place

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• The estimated number of United States coronavirus deaths dropped again this week to a projected 60,415 deaths by August.
• However, experts say these numbers depend on social distancing being maintained till then. 
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The main model used to estimate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States reduced its death toll prediction to 60,415 by August. 

According to CNN, the drop in US deaths is based on the assumption that social distancing measures will continue until August. 

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