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The U.S. reported 1,485 deaths due to the coronavirus on Wednesday, COVID Tracking Project data shows.

Why it matters: It's the highest single-day COVID-19 death toll since May 15, when the country reported 1,507 deaths. The U.S. has seen a total of 157,758 deaths from the virus.

The big picture: Georgia reported 109 deaths on Wednesday — its second triple-digit day in a row.

North Carolina confirmed an additional 45 deaths, tying its highest daily number.

Go deeper: 5 states set single-day coronavirus case records last week

U.S. records deadliest coronavirus day of the summer

It's the highest single-day coronavirus death total since mid-May.

Healthcare workers handling coronavirus tests in Los Angeles on August 11.

Healthcare workers handling coronavirus tests in Los Angeles on August 11. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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