This map shows the cumulative number of deaths per 100,000 by state. The top five states are displayed in red, and the bottom five states are displayed in yellow. New Mexico, which is currently leading the United States in COVID-19 related deaths, ranks fifth in cumulative COVID-19 related deaths. In the earlier stages of the pandemic, New Mexico was close to the median. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim