The number might be a bit high. Through the end of February 2021, it could be as high as 500,000. See below from the CDC regarding excess deaths (total number of deaths, from any cause, above what is expected). An approximately 18% jump in expected deaths did not happen for no reason. Some of the excess deaths could be indirectly related to COVID-19. It may be a couple of years before all the data is properly analyzed.
During January 26, 2020–February 27, 2021, an estimated 545,600–660,200 more persons than expected died in the United States from all causes (Figure). The estimated number of excess deaths peaked during the weeks ending April 11, 2020, August 1, 2020, and January 2, 2021. Approximately 75%–88% of excess deaths were directly associated with COVID-19. Excluding deaths directly associated with COVID-19, an estimated 63,700–162,400 more persons than expected died from other causes.
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Originally Posted by merrymini
600,000 people did not die of covid, the death numbers do not support this.
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