The U.S. surpassed the grim milestone of 500,000 coronavirus deaths Monday, according to a tracker from Johns Hopkins University, though ramped up vaccinations and falling rates of new infections have many experts cautiously optimistic for the future.

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U.S. Marks 500,000 Coronavirus Deaths, Though New Cases Are Down | Forbes