New York struggles with coronavirus, US deaths top 1,000 Updated : March 26, 2020 09:31 AM IST The number of dead in the US rose to 1,041 as of late Wednesday, with nearly 70,000 infections. New York State alone accounted for more than 30,000 cases and close to 300 deaths, most of them in New York City. In Washington, President Trump implored Congress to move on critical coronavirus aid without further delay.