(CNN) A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention forecast that combines the data from dozens of independent models predicts US deaths from Covid-19 could reach 233,000 by the end of the month. More than 212,000 Americans have already lost their lives to the virus, according to Johns Hopkins University. They were asked to be tested and quarantine for at least 14 days before being cleared to return to schools, according to Carvalho. The student will remain at home until cleared by health officials to return, officials said. Wisconsin health officials reported a record-high number of 141 new patients Wednesday, days after the state saw records in new Covid-19 cases and deaths.

Source: CNN October 08, 2020 08:57 UTC