Coronavirus Death Scoreboard To Be Unveiled In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — With the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States rapidly approaching 200,000, Lee Goodman, of Peaceful Communities, is looking to make a statement regarding the deadly disease. On Friday, the "COVID Death Scoreboard" is set to be unveiled at Triangle Park, corner of Shermer Road and Walters Avenue.

"This display is a reminder of the continuing need to take precautions. Schools and businesses are reopening, but the disease is still spreading and people are still dying," Goodman said.

The scoreboard will be unveiled at 3 p.m. Friday at the location across from the Metra's Milwaukee District/North Line commuter train station.

Goodman said the display will be updated to show the cumulative U.S. death toll, which is currently increasing at a rate of 1,000 per day.

"The U.S. has the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the world," Goodman said. "It is a tragedy and a disgrace that we have failed to do all we could to confront this public health crisis, and as a result, many people have died unnecessarily. But, we can do better in the future. We hope that public awareness will lead people to demand a more effective response by our federal government."

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