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In the spring of 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged (commonly called swine flu). It was detected first in the United States and spread quickly across the United States and the world. This new H1N1 virus contained a unique combination of influenza genes not previously identified in animals or people. This virus was designated as influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus. From April 12, 2009 to April 10, 2010, CDC estimated there were 60.8 million cases (range: 43.3-89.3 million), 274,304 hospitalizations (range: 195,086-402,719), and 12,469 deaths (range: 8868-18,306) in the United States due to the (H1N1)pdm09 virus. CDC estimated that 151,700-575,400 people worldwide died from (H1N1)pdm09 virus infection during the first year the virus circulated. Globally, 80 percent of (H1N1)pdm09 virus-related deaths were estimated to have occurred in people younger than 65 years of age. The United States mounted a complex, multi-faceted and long-term response to the pandemic. On August 10, 2010, WHO declared an end to the global 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. The (H1N1)pdm09 virus continues to circulate as a seasonal flu virus, and cause illness, hospitalization, and deaths worldwide every year.
Source: CDC

Current 2020 statistics for COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): As of March 13, 2020, there were 1,629 cases of the COVID-19 disease reported in the United States (some of which are presumptive positive), and 41 deaths. 46 states reporting cases along with the District of Columbia. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports as of March 13, 2020: Globally 132,758 confirmed (7499 new) 4955 deaths (342 new) from COVID-19.
Sources: CDC and WHO-COVID-19