JAMA reports highlight number of deaths from COVID-19 Rachel Meell October 27, 2020 1 minute read Ron Fricker/VT The Journal of the American Medical Association recently reported there has been a 20 percent increase since last year of deaths from all causes. WFIR’s Rachel Meell explains what these statistics mean regarding the COVID-19 pandemic: Share: Post navigation Previous: 6 Burlington Elementary School staff have now tested positive for COVID-19Next: Political analyst on game plan for Trump, Biden over next week Related Stories Carilion Clinic is holding its electronic recycling event again Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Google has formally announced plans to develop a data center campus in Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Data Centers 101 Denise Membreno March 25, 2026 0