US Military Suicides Rise 20% During Coronavirus Pandemic, Officials Say

US Military Suicides Rise 20% During Coronavirus Pandemic, Officials Say

Officials argue that social distancing rules and the pressure brought by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be contributing to the rise in the number of suicides among US military service members. US military suicide rates have increased by at least 20% this year, in comparison to the same period last year, with Defence Department officials considering the COVID-19 pandemic a potential primary factor, the Associated Press reported on Sunday.