More than 40 9/11 first responders and survivors have died from coronavirus

As the US marks 19 years since its worst terrorist attack, many of those who survived the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York are now faced with a greater risk of complications from the coronavirus.

According to figures from the World Trade Centre Health Program, as of 4 September, 1,185 first responders and 287 survivors have tested positive for Covid-19.

Of that number, 197 have been hospitalised, Newsweek reports. Of those hospitalisations, 154 were first responders and 43 were survivors.

A total of 44 people — 24 first responders and 20 survivors — are thought to have died from Covid-19.