Special Report: Biden commemorates 500,000 U.S. lives lost to COVID-19

President Biden spoke at the White House to mark the tragic milestone of 500,000 American lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have to fight this together, as one people," he said. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington, D.C.

[AndroidZXNA]

Two words I never thought I'd hear used together: Tragic milestone

[koolkidism]

surprised we still have the freedom to comment and dislike

[iamzerxx]

Just came back from the hospital after saying goodbye to my grandfather. He got COVID nearly a month ago but couldn't fight it in his advanced age. I barely got 10 minutes with him before the nurse told me I had to leave to minimize exposure. He doesn't deserve to die alone like this—nobody does.

[okamiboi]

Hope Americans get through this ASAP. Good wishes and my condolences from Argentina.

[rotorheadv]

We jumped from 250, 000 to 500, 000 almost without comment.

[syntaxed]

Am I the only one that rolls their eyes at every single news outlet post? Between the thumbnail and titles, they are always super dramatic and emotionally driven. I wish for one second we could just have neutral, unbiased reporting of current events...like Will Ferrell with voice immodulation. But seriously, yeah.

[STEPIQUE]

This is the speech that only Joe Biden can give? LOL....

[jonathanhendrickson]

I like how they changed it from remembers the 500k. He can’t remember what office he was running for let alone something more important that this shriveled up corrupt politician.

[lethanettles]

I lost my grandfather last year I just hope everyone will be ok

[brad]

How long did it take him to remember this speech

[Torttilasonly]

All these people in the comment s being so disrespectful and making jokes when this isn’t even funny, all because they have no idea how it feels to lose someone

[josetrevino]

Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

[slideguys]

over 40 million people died in ww1 alone and she says 500, 000 is more than ww1 ww2 and the vietnam war? she needs to be fired

[aaaggg]

Lets turn 2021 around and unite as a human race...anything else is just noise...help the person next to you and the people coming to you

[gartw]

Meanwhile, 600, 000 Americans died from Cancer last year.

[ethiobeat]

I lost a sister ! R.I.P to all those who died from Covid 19. May God rest their soul in Heaven !
Amen !

[Jonathan-irwx]

My heart goes out to everyone who has been disrupted by these events.
Stay tuned for the book that will expose it all.
Death, Lockdowns and Lies.

Gonna be a best seller, can't wait.

[better_future]

Hoping for the best for USA future. 🇺🇸

By the way, Stay optimistic in these pandemic days of Covid19. 🙏🏼 Praying and hoping for the best for the world future. 🙏🏼 Amen. ❤️

[lovablealexa]

😭😭😭😭💚💚💚💚 I love you my American Brothers and Sisters and may all our lost one rest in divine light and may their spirit be with us guiding and protecting us. They became our Angels 😭😭😭

[shemovespictures]

Regardless of where one's political views falls, this pandemic...these numbers are PEOPLE and millions of us are dealing with real everyday loss and grief. This includes my father. Words I still can't believe are real. Godbless every single person who has lost a loved one. Be safe and grateful for each day.