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Study: Hurricane Maria Deaths 70 Times Higher Than Official Count

HeadlineMay 30, 2018

A stunning new study by researchers at Harvard has revealed the death toll from Hurricane Maria may be 70 times higher than the official count. The official death toll still stands at 64, but the new study estimates a death toll of at least 4,645, with some projections topping 5,700. Researchers counted not just deaths directly from storm injuries such as falling debris, but also those who died due to storm-related delays in medical treatment for injuries, infections and chronic illness. The findings contrast with President Trump’s boasts in the wake of the hurricane that Puerto Rico suffered a low death count. We’ll have more on deaths from Hurricane Maria after headlines.

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