During his first prime-time address to Americans, U.S. President Joe Biden said that the total number of deaths from COVID-19 in the country is superior to the total number of deaths in World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and 9/11 combined.

"As of now, the total deaths in America (from COVID-19 are at) 527,726. That's more deaths than World War I, World War II, The Vietnam War, and 9/11 combined. There were husbands, wives, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends, neighbors - young and old - they leave behind young ones unable to grieve and heal," he said on the first anniversary of the pandemic-related lockdown on Thursday.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 53,402 people died in World War I, 291,557 in World War II, 47,434 in the Vietnam War, and 2,977 in 9/11. The total number stands at 395,370, suggesting Biden's statement was accurate.

In his speech, Biden condemned those who have used the pandemic as an excuse for hate to divide the country at a time when healing is needed.

"Too often, we've turned against one another; a mask is the easiest thing to do to save lives," he said. "Sometimes it divides us, states pitted against one another instead of working with each other."

He also revealed that his administration is on track to beat his promise to deliver 100 million COVID-19 vaccination to Americans by day 60 of his administration, 40 days before his campaign promise.