US President Trump warns Americans to expect 'a lot of death'

The US death toll is currently 8,100, including 3,500 in the state of New York.

President Trump made the warning as the number of Covid-19 cases in the US stands at more than 300,000. File picture.

Americans have been cautioned that they are heading into what could be their "toughest" few weeks, with "a lot of death" expected.

President Trump made the warning as the number of Covid-19 cases in the US stands at more than 300,000.