The U.S. surpassed the grim milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19.

NBC News reported the U.S. death toll is the highest in the world. Brazil has the second highest total with just over 660,000 deaths.

The U.S. number is the equivalent to the population of San Jose, California, the 10th largest city in the U.S., according to the network.

The toll was reached at 27 months after the country confirmed its first case of the virus. ... Read More: Newsmax