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Federal health officials estimated in early April that more than 300,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 if all social distancing measures are abandoned, and later estimates pushed the possible death toll even higher, according to documents obtained by the Center for Public Integrity. Some outside experts say even that grim outlook may be too optimistic.…

As coronavirus surges in some communities, some health care systems are overloaded. Federal estimates suggest that coronavirus cases and deaths could get a lot worse in many places without continued social distancing measures. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP As coronavirus surges in some communities, some health care systems are overloaded. Federal estimates…