coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:York Region Public Health says 11 coronavirus cases have been linked to a group of people playing soccer at a Vaughan sports centre.In a public notice, health officials said a group of 20 to 25 people played soccer at TRIO Sportsplex and Event Centre in Vaughan on Nov.

11 and 15.“While the group wore masks during play, masks were not worn in the change rooms,” the notice read.Health officials said they were first notified of a case on Friday and have since identified 11 cases associated with the group.

Those who were there are considered high-risk and are being advised to self-isolate until Nov. 30.York Region moved into the red zone of the province’s coronavirus framework on Nov..

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta restaurants, gyms have mixed feelings about scrapping vaccine passport

Starting Wednesday, Alberta restaurants, gyms and concert venues will no longer be required to ask for proof of vaccination. As Morgan Black explains, owners have mixed feelings about scrapping the restrictions exemption program.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Alberta expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility for youth

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announces expanded eligibility for youth to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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Philadelphia man accused of road rage shooting in Montgomery County

WHITEMARSH TWP, Pa. - A Philadelphia man is accused of shooting a driver in an apparent road rage incident last month on a highway in Montgomery County. Keith Choice, 31, was taken into custody on Tuesday after police said he shot another driver on the northbound side of State Route 309 in late January. According to investigators, a 65-year-old man was driving in the far left lane when Choice pulled up next to him and fired a single shot that hit the victim in the right upper arm. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice said the bullet narrowly missed striking the victim's neck.

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New Brunswick reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Wednesday

coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 74.The case is travel-related and the individual is self-isolating in the Saint John region.To date, the province has confirmed 542 positive COVID-19 cases and has seen 461 recoveries.There have been seven deaths in the province as a result of the virus. Health officials say there are currently three New Brunswickers hospitalized in intensive care with COVID-19.As of Wednesday, the province has completed 135,266 tests for the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Wednesday, Public Health identified a COVID-19 case in a traveller who may have been infectious on two Dec.

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Doctors Nova Scotia surprised program paying doctors to isolate after COVID-19 exposure cancelled

Doctors Nova Scotia says it was surprised to see the cancellation of a provincial program that paid physicians having to self-isolate after being exposed to the coronavirus.“We’re disappointed to see the isolation program discontinued as we’re in the midst of the second wave of the pandemic,” said Dr. Robyn MacQuarrie, president of Doctors Nova Scotia.The isolation program allowed some physicians to be compensated for their period of self-isolation, 14 days, if exposed to COVID-19 while on the job.

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Backlog of hospital patients will soon start moving to Holiday Inn in Dartmouth

N.S. Public Health sets up ‘transition unit’ for adults waiting for home care The patients have been approved for discharge from hospitals but need to transition into the appropriate community care.However, health services like long-term care facilities are operating at reduced capacity because of COVID-19, further exacerbating wait times for admission into these facilities.Capacity at Northwood Halifax has been reduced by 100 beds “and that’s enabled us to have private rooms with the exception of 12 rooms in the whole facility,” Ryan said.Since the pandemic began, nursing homes across Canada have called on governments to overhaul the long-term care system.

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Region quietly rezoned to Fredericton’s yellow phase from Saint John’s orange phase

New Brunswick reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 Monday also saw a new beginning for the Moncton and Fredericton regions, where residents find themselves back in the yellow phase, which is a key step in the province’s push to control the spread of COVID-19.Dr.

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With 14 new COVID-19 cases, Kingston region hits highest ever active case count

COVID-19 in the region Friday.With three new recoveries, the region now has 42 active cases, the highest active case count the region has ever seen. Kingston public health pushes for no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine KFL&A Public Health says there are currently four workplace outbreaks in the region, with 11 active cases associated.The health unit released a detailed list of those who tested positive over the last 24 hours.

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Nova Scotia expects to start COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk groups in January

COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive this month.The province said select public immunization should begin in January, starting with those most at risk, including long-term care residents and staff, front-line health care workers, and the elderly.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang said in a provincial update on Friday that he doesn’t know how much vaccine the province will get.“We’ve got estimates of probably enough vaccine in…the initial allotments to do 75,000 people, but those no guarantee on those amounts,” he explained.

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Toronto Public Health updates school screening tool for COVID-19

COVID-19 screening tool for schools, which now includes any student with one symptom must stay home, siblings included.One new requirement is that if a student has even one coronavirus symptom they must stay home, self-isolate and get tested, Toronto Public Health said in a release issued Friday.If the student lives with siblings in the same household, they also must all self-isolate, TPH added. Toronto school with 26 COVID-19 cases temporarily closing as 3 teachers refuse work Use of the new COVID-19 screening tool starts on Monday, Dec.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Dec. 4

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:Toronto Public Health has made some changes in their COVID-19 screening tool for schools, which now includes any student with one symptom must stay home, siblings included.One new requirement is that if a student has even one coronavirus symptom they must stay home, self-isolate and get tested, Toronto Public Health said in a release issued Friday. If the student lives with siblings in the same household, they also must all self-isolate, TPH added.Use of the new COVID-19 screening tool starts on Monday, Dec.

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Halifax Transit union calls for better mask enforcement as more drivers refuse work

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I think we’re all trying to navigate the new normal, but I can’t stress enough that we educate in the first wave of a pandemic and we enforce in the second wave to avoid a third wave,” he said.Stacie Smith, a frequent transit user, says she’s noticing more and more people either not wearing a mask while on the bus, or wearing them improperly.“I just hear about all the horror stories of people not wearing masks on buses, which to me doesn’t make sense,” said Smith.“It’s safety.

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Procter & Gamble COVID-19 outbreak grows to 15 cases in Belleville, Ont.

COVID-19 at a Belleville manufacturing facility grew by six cases on Tuesday.According to Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health’s COVID-19 online dashboard, there are now 15 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus associated with the outbreak at the Procter and Gamble plant on University Avenue. COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Procter and Gamble plant in Belleville On Monday, HPEPH reported that an outbreak had been declared at P&G, as of Friday.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Tuesday

coronavirus Tuesday afternoon.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang will be joined by Premier Stephen McNeil at 3 p.m.The briefing will be streamed live on the Global News website.

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300 Nova Scotians charged for violating COVID-19 regulations since March

COVID-19 regulations since the pandemic began.Since March 24, police say 308 Nova Scotians have been charged. Of those, 67 were charged under the Emergency Management Act and 241 under the Health Protection Act.

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Lethbridge city council extends mandatory mask bylaw until at least Feb. 23

put into effect on Aug. 24, and according to the bylaw was set to “be revoked after the first regularly scheduled council meeting following Dec.

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N.L. tightens border, reports one new COVID case; six new cases reported in N.B.

COVID-19 Monday.The province pulled out of the so-called Atlantic bubble last week, closing travel to all non-residents except those arriving for purposes deemed essential.Starting Tuesday, all essential travellers will have to submit a form and obtain a reference number to show border officials when they arrive.The province has 36 active cases of COVID-19, including a travel-related case announced Monday, with 338 cases confirmed across the province since the onset of the pandemic.New Brunswick reported six new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing its active case count to 120.Five of the province’s six new cases are in the Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton regions, which remain under heightened public health restrictions including

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COVID-19: Waterloo Public Health orders Mennonite schools, churches closed

Section 22 Class Order to members of the Old Order, Markham, Old Colony and David Martin Mennonite communities in Waterloo Region on Monday, which goes into effect immediately. Coronavirus — Wellington County’s Old Order Mennonite churches, schools ordered to close In the order, it says that there have been 93 positive tests for the coronavirus within the community with four community-associated workplaces in outbreak with an additional seven under monitoring due to COVID-19.Waterloo Public Health says it has received reports of people who are sick who are not self-isolating or getting tested for COVID-19.It says that Countryside Christian School in St.

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10 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday by Hasting-Prince Edward Public Health

COVID-19 response framework, the local health unit announced an additional 10 cases, bringing the active case count to 32.According to the HPEPH COVID-19 dashboard, five of the new cases are related to an outbreak. Earlier in the day, the health unit confirmed a workplace outbreak at the Procter and Gamble facility on University Ave, where nine employees have tested positive.

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New Brunswick reports 6 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 120.Two cases are located in the Moncton region, two in the Saint John region and one in the Bathurst region. These cases are under investigation, the province said.One travel-related case involves an individual in their 60s and is located in the Fredericton area.

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COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Procter and Gamble plant in Belleville

With 31 active COVID-19 cases, Hastings Prince Edward reaches province’s yellow status While HPEPH does not typically disclose the location of a workplace outbreak in order to protect individuals’ privacy, this information is disclosed when needed to meet public health objectives such as contact tracing.“It is incredibly important that impacted individuals isolate immediately and seek testing as directed by public health in order to prevent further local transmission of COVID-19,” Dr. Oglaza says.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Nov. 30

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday:York Region Public Health says 62 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a workplace outbreak at State Window Corp. on Hunter’s Valley Road in Vaughan.The local public health unit said that since the company is not open to the general public, the risk is considered low to York Region residents.Out of the 62 COVID-19 cases, seven cases are from York Region, 28 cases are from Peel Region, 22 cases are from Toronto and five cases are from Simcoe-Muskoka.

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‘We do have to recognise that we’re part of Greater Manchester’: Health boss reacts after anger over Trafford’s Tier 3 status

with some calling the decision a ‘disgrace’.But speaking at the council’s public engagement board this morning Eleanor Roaf, Trafford’s Director for Public Health, said: “I know there’s been a lot of disappointment in some quarters about the fact that we’re still in tier 3, but I think that even though our rates are lower than some other places that are not in tier 3, we do have to recognise that we’re part of Greater Manchester.“People travel in and out of our borough all the time, for work in particular, and our rates, particularly our rates in our over 60s, are much higher than we would like to see.“We’re still not where we need to be and we’ve seen numbers can go in the wrong direction really quickly.

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62 coronavirus cases linked to Vaughan window manufacturing facility

COVID-19 have been detected at a window design and manufacturing facility in Vaughan.In a notice issued on its website, York Region Public Health said the cases are linked to a workplace outbreak at State Window Corp. on Hunter’s Valley Road.The local public health unit said that since the company is not open to the general public, the risk is considered low to York Region residents.York Region Public Health said it was first notified of a cluster of cases on Nov.

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LA County to issue safer-at-home order starting Monday, Nov. 30 amid COVID-19 case surge

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County health officials are issuing another safer-at-home order as the county continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases.The announcement comes as the Los Angeles County Public Health saw a 5-day average of 4,751 new coronavirus cases. According to thresholds announced earlier in the month, a renewed safer-at-home order would be issued if the county's 5-day average of new cases exceeds 4,500, or if hospitalizations topped 2,000."As new COVID-19 cases remain at alarming levels and the number of people hospitalized continue to increase, a temporary Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be issued to require additional safety measures across sectors," LA County Public Health said in a statement.The temporary

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As number of COVID-19 cases rises in Alberta, so does tension over world junior championship

The Canadian Press.“We do need to give people some satisfaction and happiness where we’re able to, but I am concerned with this tournament. With Alberta’s numbers as high as they are, it’s difficult to endorse this.“The number of cases that we now have is completely different than what we had then.”Alberta had 1,386 active cases Aug.

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New Saskatchewan COVID-19 restrictions good, but more needed: Saskatoon doctor

COVID-19.“I certainly think that some of the more restrictive measures are a really good thing. I think that more could be done and should be done and should be done immediately,” Dr.

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N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions may now be able to receive support from the provincial government.Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.The goal, according to a press release, is meant to support “small, independently owned dine-in restaurants, bars, and fitness and leisure establishments” that have been directly affected by the health orders that took effect on Thursday.

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New Brunswick to provide provincial COVID-19 update

coronavirus on Thursday.Chief of health Dr. Jennifer Russell will be joined by Premier Blaine Higgs at 2:30 p.m.The briefing will be livestreamed on the Global News website.

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N.S. health minister to retire from politics after term ends

Leo Glavine has announced he is stepping down after his term.Glavine said in a Thursday cabinet meeting he will not be re-offering in the next election and is choosing to retire from politics.But, he will carry out his term.“I certainly plan to put my heart and soul into the next number of months,” Glavine said.“The premier called upon me to fill the role of minister of health which I will certainly do until Feb. 6, and maybe the new premier will ask me to carry on, which I would certainly be honoured to do, as tough as it is.” N.S.

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N.S. Health warns of additional COVID-19 exposures across Halifax

to COVID-19 at 14 locations in the Halifax area.The locations and dates of potential exposure are:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Public Health said it is currently in the process of contacting all businesses listed above.Health officials say anyone who visited these locations on the specified date and time should immediately visit the online self-assessment form to book a coronavirus test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.

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COVID-19: Legal expert questions Premier Kenney’s Charter assertions when it comes to health restrictions

For weeks, the Kenney government has been resisting calls for stronger measures from doctors and the Opposition, citing concerns over how a widespread lockdown would impact small- and medium-sized business owners, and workers who would potentially lose their jobs.On Tuesday, he added another reason.“In so much of the debate… have (we) forgotten about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?” the premier asked.Kenney argued governments should not start with the impairment of fundamental rights protected in the Charter, instead they should only be used as a final resort.“The Charter jurisprudence is very clear about this, that if governments are to impair Charter rights, it must be a minimal impairment to achieve a policy goal,” he said.According

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Saint John businesses fear potential move to red phase COVID-19 restrictions

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“One of the strengths that we had as a community in Saint John is that we had this amazing group, critical mass of fantastic restaurants,” Hooten said. “So it’s top-of-mind.

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‘Low risk’ in distributing pizza at COVID-19 testing line: infectious disease doctor

#COVID-19 pop up testing site handed out 25 communal pizza boxes to those waiting in line.

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Public Health advises on 21 new potential coronavirus exposure locations in HRM

COVID-19 exposure locations in the Halifax area.

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COVID-19: School board chair says she got no ‘heads up’ from Alberta government about new measures impacting schools

COVID-19 in the province.“To be clear, school divisions were not given a heads up about this announcement from the provincial government,” Trisha Estabrooks tweeted Tuesday night. “Not one inkling.“This is a massive change, and the Edmonton Public School Board can do it — we will be ready to welcome grade 7-12 (students) online… but a heads up would have been nice.”The provincial government is bringing in a wide array of new public health measures as the number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta continues to rise sharply this month.

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‘All we’ve done is taken our foot off the gas’: doctor responds to new Alberta COVID-19 restrictions

new COVID-19 safety measures in Alberta target social gatherings, schools, restaurants, retail and gyms.“These mandatory measures will place new restrictions on social gatherings, worship services, businesses, schools and all Albertans,” Premier Jason Kenney said, adding the restrictions weren’t determined lightly.“We believe these are the minimum restrictions needed right now to safeguard our health-care system while avoiding widespread damage to peoples’ livelihood.”Schools across the province will see students in Grades 7 to 12 moving to online learning until the new year beginning on Nov. 30.

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Some Alberta businesses taking extra COVID-19 precautions as cases surge

COVID-19 restrictions.The province reported 1,584 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, higher than counts that day in Ontario and in Quebec.Kelly Dyer, manager of Audreys Books in downtown Edmonton, says the shop has not opened its doors since March and only offers curbside pickup and delivery.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dyer says there need to be more restrictions in Alberta and, if there are ways for businesses to operate more safely, they should.Color De Vino in Edmonton only allows curbside pickup and delivery of its wine, beer and spirits as well.Co-owner Juanita Roos says she’s feeling more anxious as case numbers climb and doesn’t think the government has enough regulations in place.

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Kingston public health reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 16 recoveries

COVID-19 in the Kingston region, and 16 resolved cases.The large number of recoveries has brought the region back down to only 10 active cases.Active cases were at an all-time high of 38 just a week ago. Coronavirus: Kingston-area braces for category yellow The steady rise in cases seen from Nov.

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Nova Scotia reports 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

coronavirus cases for the second day in a row.There are currently 51 known active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang said in a news release “COVID-19 has found its way back into our communities.”“It is the responsibility of all of us to move quickly and stop it from spreading further.

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2 Dalhousie University students confirmed positive for COVID-19

“The students are studying virtually and are not associated with our residence community,” said the university in a statement.In the meantime, the university stated that Nova Scotia Public Health has not identified any campus locations for an exposure notification at this time.As of Saturday, the number of active cases has increased to 33.There have been 65 deaths in the province attributed to the virus.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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