We have made progress but it’s not over." According to him, the ability to track the virus is 'under threat' as reporting and genomic sequences are declining, making it harder to track Omicron and analyse future emerging variants.

Citing his concern over the slow pace of vaccination in lower-income countries, he said, "We’re close to the mid-point of the year, which is the point at which WHO had called on all countries to vaccinate at least 70% of their population." In the past 18 months, more than 12 billion vaccines have been distributed around the world and 75 per cent of the world’s health workers and over-60s are now vaccinated.

Lancet estimates that 20 million lives have been saved because of vaccines. “On the flip side, hundreds of millions of people, including tens of millions of health workers and older people in lower-income countries remain unvaccinated, which means they are more vulnerable to future waves of the virus," the WHO chief said. ALSO READ: India sees 23% jump in daily Covid-19 cases; Active count nears 1 lakh-mark “With only 58 countries hitting the 70 percent target, some have said it’s not possible for low-income countries to make it," he said.

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COVID-19 update | Children below 12 years at lower risk of contracting infection

ALSO READ: India reports 17,092 fresh COVID cases, 29 deaths in last 24 hrs Explaining the reason behind the low chances of COVID cases among children, she said, "Because of the presence of less number of ACE type two inhibitors, which is angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, to which this SARS CoV2 virus binds actually." "So, they are definitely at lower risk of getting a severe form of the disease and therefore, we can allay our anxieties and worries, particularly for children for whom the vaccine is not available currently," she added. The ICMR scientist warned that people need to be cautious as the virus is still there and its transmission also taking place.

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Criticism over communication of long Covid pay scheme for healthcare workers

SIPTU has criticised the manner in which the HSE's offer to extend a special payment scheme for healthcare workers suffering from long Covid was communicated to union representatives.

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Boris Johnson’s pecs would be a ‘disgusting sight,’ Putin says after G-7 leaders mock him

Russian President Vladimir Putin fishes in the remote Tuva region in southern Siberia. The picture taken between August 1 and 3, 2017.

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India reports 17,092 fresh COVID cases, 29 deaths in last 24 hrs

Active caseload stands at 1,09,568 India reported 17,092 fresh COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. With this, the country's active caseload has reached 1,09,568. As many as 14,684 patients recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours taking the total recoveries to 4,28,51,590.

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6,460 community cases; 423 hospitalisations; 7 in ICU; 20 deaths

Today we are reporting 6,460 community cases and 423 current hospitalisations.

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US announces additional $820M in aid to Ukraine, including new missile systems

surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia's heavy reliance on long-range strikes in the war.Russia in recent days has launched dozens of missiles across Ukraine and pinned down Ukrainian forces with continuous fire for sometimes hours at a time. Ukraine's leaders have publicly called on Western allies to quickly send more ammunition and advanced systems that will help them narrow the gap in equipment and manpower.All told, the U.S.

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Chris Stapleton surfaces more than a week after postponing shows because of COVID-19 diagnosis

Chris Stapleton surfaced at Universal Studios Hollywood this Thursday, over a week after he announced he was postponing some shows because he had COVID-19.The delayed concerts in Salt Lake City and Denver were supposed to take place last weekend, but will now occur this Friday through Sunday.Before his next run of gigs, Chris, 44, was spotted cutting a casual figure as he soaked up the sun at the theme park with a camera slung across his front. Back out:Chris Stapleton surfaced at Universal Studios Hollywood this Thursday, over a week after he announced he was postponing some shows because he had COVID-19The country star announced the show postponements last Tuesday, June 21, announcing that the concerts had been pushed back a week.'To all my friends in Salt Lake City and Denver, I am very sorry to let you all know that I have tested positive for Covid and will be unable to perform this weekend's shows,' he wrote in a message he posted to his Instagram page.

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Hard Rock Casino and union remain at odds in contract negotiations

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - While four out of the five major casinos in Atlantic City have come to tentative agreements with their labor unions, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino remains the last player at the table."We’re fighting for our pay, we are now no longer in the 40’s and I feel like it definitely needs to go up. We need to be able to at least come to work and have gas in our tanks to get to work," said Ashley Coleman, a cocktail server at Hard Rock.She says the pay isn’t enough to support a family.

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COVID vaccines prevented poor outcomes in people of all sizes

COVID-19 vaccination protected people of all body sizes from hospitalization and death—although vaccinated people with a low or high body mass index (BMI) were at greater risk, according to a study of adults in England published yesterday in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

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BBC EastEnders star Louisa Lytton finally getting married to fiancé in Italy after being forced to cancel 3 times due to Covid

James Bye, who will be attending the couple's wedding. The happy couple, who welcomed their daughter into the world last year, has had to postpone their wedding three times already due to Covid related issues. READ MORE: Eagle-eyed fans scratching their heads after noticing Shirley Carter blunderThe couple previously expressed that they planned to wed sooner however, were first forced to cancel the big day due to lockdown restrictions.

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North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

FILE IMAGE - North Korean defectors, now living in South Korea, prepare to release balloons carrying propaganda leaflets denouncing North Korea's nuclear test, near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Oct. 10, 2014, in Paju, South Korea.

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Ukraine mall airstrike: Stunning video shows debris raining from sky as locals seek cover

daring terrorist attacks in European history." The surveillance videos were captured in Kremenchuk on Monday just moments after Russian missiles hit the nearby Amstor shopping center. The strike left 18 dead out of the more than 1,000 civilians Zelenskyy said were inside the building at the time. In a dramatic scene captured on the video, a Ukrainian couple lounging under a tree at the park is seen springing to their feet before the shockwave from the explosion sends the male individual tumbling to the ground. A Ukrainian is seen leaping into a pond as debris starts falling from the sky.

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Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court

U.S. WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives at a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images) MOSCOW - American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial Friday, about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.Griner was arrested in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.

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Elmo Claps Back At Ted Cruz Over ‘Sesame Street’ COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Comments

Elmo had a few things to say about that Ted Cruz coronavirus vaccine tweet in a hilarious “Late Show” skit.

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'Covid is everywhere': Over 400 admitted to Greater Manchester's hospitals in a WEEK as coronavirus cases soar

More than 400 people have been admitted to Greater Manchester's hospitals with Covid-19 in just one week as the virus continues its latest rise. Health chiefs from the region have warned that coronavirus is now starting a new 'wave', but say that the latest infection rates continue to be an underreporting of the scale of the spread.

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North Korea blames 'alien things blown by wind' for starting country's Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 surge.Authorities in the dictatorship regime fear that objects touched south of the border, then carried by the wind, are bringing the virus into their country.In what appears to be an attempt to point the blame at South Korea, North Korea has warned people to be wary of ways that 'climate phenomena' could bring the virus northwards.READ MORE: Kate Middleton was forced to leave Wimbledon's royal box immediately after medical alertThe communist state has ordered its citizens to 'vigilantly deal with alien things coming by wind and other climate phenomena and balloons in the areas along the demarcation line and borders,' the official KCNA news agency said. Although the agency did not directly mention South Korea, North Korean defectors and activists have for decades flown balloons from the South across the heavily fortified border, carrying leaflets and humanitarian aid.

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Bengal food crisis in COVID lockdown saved by Mamata Banerjee’s free distribution of food grains: Report

Also Read: Mamata Banerjee questions arrests of Mohammed Zubair, Teesta Setalvad "According to the findings of this study, one out of five households faced some food crisis. The duration of the crisis varied between 4 and 240 days. A majority of these households suffered for about 60 days," the report said.

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More than 800 in hospital with Covid-19

More than 800 people are in hospital with Covid-19 for the first time since April.

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This holiday destination in India makes face masks mandatory as Covid resurges

₹500. Ladakh has reported 22 fresh cases of coronavirus, thereby increasing the infection tally to 28,411, while 11 patients were cured and discharged from the hospital on Thursday, officials said. The number of active Covid cases has gone up to 78 in Ladakh -- 77 in Leh and one in Kargil.

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Covid updates: India reports over 17,000 Covid cases, 23 deaths in a day

Covid-19 cases was seen in the Middle East, where they increased by 47%, according to the report released late Wednesday. Infections rose by about 32% in Europe and Southeast Asia, and by about 14% in the Americas, WHO said. Yesterday, Delhi recorded 865 Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 4.45% and zero fatality.

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Poilievre leads march of convoy protesters beside man with far-right extremist ties

The day before Canada Day, Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre strutted down an Ottawa street with a crowd of red and white adorned supporters trailing behind him.Alongside him, helping to lead the crowd of protesters who were pushing for a permanent end to vaccine mandates, was a man in a bright vest named James Topp. Here’s what to know as Ottawa braces for Canada Day protests amid ‘lingering trauma’ Poilievre and Topp can be heard chit-chatting about the veteran’s morning routine, referencing Topp’s recent march across Canada in protest of COVID-19 vaccine mandates.A topic they didn’t appear to talk about, based on circulating clips, was Topp’s appearance on far-right figurehead Jeremy Mackenzie’s podcast for well over an hour one month ago.

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6,984 community cases; 417 hospitalisations; 7 in ICU; 8 deaths

Today we are reporting 6,984 community cases and 417 current hospitalisations.

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Gunman accused of deadly Delaware County road rage shooting arrested, sources say

PHILADELPHIA - The alleged gunman in a deadly road rage shooting Wednesday morning in Delaware County has been arrested, according to law enforcement sources. The Delaware County District Attorney's Office confirmed that an arrest was made in the shooting, but did not specify if the person in custody is the shooter.Officers in Springfield Township were called to the area of South State Road between Buttonwood Drive and Meetinghouse Lane just before 9 p.m.

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Safest vehicle? Armored Lexus LX 600 SUV now on sale

A 2022 Lexus LX600 sports utility vehicle (SUV) on display at AutoMobility LA ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.

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Ontario parents express education concerns as school lets out for summer

school disruptions during the COVID pandemic, Jessie Lamontagne of Toronto called her nine-year-old son’s third-grade year “phenomenal” because he spent most of it in the classroom, not online.However, Lamontagne was quick to add that her son and his peers have a lot of catching up to do.“Other than the children who are gifted, who are naturally able to progress without support, I think the majority of his peer group is behind level when it comes to reading and writing. That kind of literacy now is going to snowball because once you get past Grade 3, you’re no longer learning to read, you’re reading to learn,” she said.Lamontagne is looking at various options to supplement her son’s learning this summer, though she does not plan to includer summer school.

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Real-world study of Pfizer vaccine in kids finds moderate Omicron protection

A real-world study in Israeli children ages 5 to 11 found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provided moderate protection against infection and symptomatic diseases, similar to the pattern seen in adults.

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Report: Nearly 7.8M homes at risk of hurricane damage

A couple react as they go through their destroyed mobile home following the passing of hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on August 27, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value (RCV) are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.In evaluating the storm surge and hurricane wind risk levels for both single-family and multifamily residences along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts this season, the corporation said that 33 million homes with nearly $10.5 trillion in combined RCV are at risk of wind and flooding-related destruction.More than 31 million single-family homes were at moderate or greater risk and over 7.5 million of the homes had direct or indirect coastal exposures and subsequent risk from coastal storm surge and damage from hurricanes. At the metropolitan level, New York City has the greatest risk, with nearly 900,000 homes with more than $432 billion in RCV at risk of storm surge damage and more than four million homes with more than $2.2 trillion in RCV at risk of wind damage.At the state level, three Gulf Coast states have the greatest number of homes at risk of storm surge damage. A bent stop sign in a storm damaged neighborhood after Hurricane Ida on September 4, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.

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Pfizer asks for formal US approval of oral Covid treatment Paxlovid

Pfizer has said it is seeking full US approval for its oral Covid-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, which is currently available under an emergency use authorisation.

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Union says Quebec prof’s suspension for anti vax comments violates academic freedom

COVID-19 vaccines is raising concerns about academic freedom in the province.Patrick Provost, a professor in the university’s department of microbiology and immunology, says he was suspended for eight weeks without pay earlier this month for comments he made last December.Provost says he thinks the risks of COVID-19 vaccination for children outweigh the benefits.The Université Laval faculty union says it has filed a grievance over the suspension, adding that it worries the university’s actions could have a chilling effect on other professors who share controversial views.David Robinson, the executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, says professors should be disciplined only for comments that amount to incompetence or that violate legal limits to speech, such as libel laws.Quebec Higher Education Minister Danielle McCann says Provost’s suspension is an example that justifies the government’s decision to adopt a bill earlier this month protecting academic freedom.

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Fourth of July 2022 guide: Where and when to watch fireworks across the Delaware Valley

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 04: Independence Day fireworks erupt over the Philadelphia Art Museum on July 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Americans are resuming the celebrations of Independence Day as the COVID-19 pandemic lessens in severity.

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One more Manitoban with COVID-19 has died, province says

COVID-19 has died, the province says, bringing the death toll to 2,043 since the beginning of the pandemic.According to the province’s weekly update, 46 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized — including five in intensive care — between June 19 and June 25.The latest data from Manitoba Health shows severe outcomes from COVID-19 are still on the downswing.From June 19-25, 46 people were hospitalized, 5 sent to the ICU.That's down from 58 and 8 the week before.One person lost their life to the disease last week.— Skylar Peters (@SkylarAPeters) June 30, 2022 New COVID guidelines make it easier to visit loved ones in Manitoba care homes, hospitals There was also one outbreak in a long-term care home during that period.While the virus is seen to be on a downswing, there is ongoing activity based on the City of Winnipeg’s wastewater surveillance data.

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Bhubaneswar issues new Covid-19 guidelines amid rise in cases. Details here

BHUBANESWAR : As Odisha's coastal city Puri is about start its Rath Yatra celebrations from tomorrow, 1 July, the Bhubaneswar administration has made face mask mandatory in the capital city of Odisha amid a surge of Covid-19 cases. The advisory issued by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday has asked every resident and visitor of the capital city to ‘to wear mask appropriately while moving out and while in public places’ "All citizens residing within BMC area as well as outside citizens coming to BMC area or present in BMC area shall have to wear mask appropriately while moving out and while in public places," the advisory read. The advisory further stated that all citizens need to maintain a social distance of two metres among themselves at all times while in public places. In the order, the BMC said, "All malls, shops, store owners etc.

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New COVID guidelines make it easier to visit loved ones in Manitoba care homes, hospitals

Province pledges $16 million toward staffing, training at Manitoba care homes More access is also now available for social visitors, though the specific numbers allowed differ from site to site based on size and space.

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COVID-19 update: FDA recommends inclusion of BA.4, BA.5 subvariants in boosters

ALSO READ: COVID-19 cases on rise in 110 nations, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants: WHO According to data from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants are now dominant in the United States. The CDC had earlier said that the fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 together are estimated to make up half of the coronavirus cases in the United States.

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Biden says he backs changing filibuster rules to pass abortion protections

MADRID - President Joe Biden said Thursday that the Supreme Court's decision ending a constitutional right to abortion is "destabilizing" and that he supports changing Senate rules to codify nationwide abortion protections. He maintained the ruling does not affect U.S.

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As NATO summit ends, Canada promises more military aid to Ukraine

Canada is set to provide the Ukrainian armed forces with more than three dozen new armoured personnel and some new drone cameras, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said as the NATO leaders’ summit in Madrid ended Thursday.

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NATO Summit: Russia, China slam Western military alliance after leaders raise alarm

MADRID - NATO faced rebukes from Moscow and Beijing on Thursday after it declared Russia a "direct threat" and said China posed "serious challenges" to global stability.The Western military alliance was wrapping up a summit in Madrid, where it issued a stark warning that the world has been plunged into a dangerous phase of big-power competition and myriad threats, from cyberattacks to climate change.NATO leaders also formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance, after overcoming opposition from Turkey. If the Nordic nations’ accession is approved by the 30 member nations, it will give NATO a new 800-mile (1,300 kilometer) border with Russia.Russian President Vladimir Putin warned he would respond in kind if the Nordic pair allowed NATO troops and military infrastructure onto their territory.

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Large number of incidental Covid cases in hospital, says consultant

A consultant in Respiratory Medicine has said there are currently a large number of incidental Covid-19 cases in hospital, where patients are admitted to hospital for another issue, and are then found to be infected.

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India reports nearly 19,000 fresh covid cases, 39 deaths in last 24 hours

Rajesh Bhushan has directed states/UTs to do surveillance of incoming international travellers as a part of revised surveillance strategy in context of covid-19. Under the revised surveillance plan, Bhushan has directed states to follow three-pronged genomics surveillance strategy.

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Air Canada to reduce July, August flights in response to travel congestions

Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau said the airline’s operations and its ability to serve customers with its normal standards of care have been affected. Half of domestic flights to Canada’s big airports delayed, cancelled last week “The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world air transport system to a halt in early 2020,” said Rousseau.

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Canada extends COVID-19 border measures for incoming travellers

COVID-19 testing of fully vaccinated travellers will continue to be paused at all airports until mid-July, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Wednesday.The Government of Canada also has extended current COVID-19 border measures for travellers entering Canada until at least Sept. 30, including the mandatory use of the ArriveCAN app.

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India reports more than 18,800 Covid cases in a day; active count crosses 1 lakh-mark

Covid-19 cases in India have again escalated as the country reported 18,819 cases in 24 hours. The active case count crossed the one lakh mark after 4,953 active cases were reported in the past day. Currently, India's active caseload stands at 1,04,555.

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COVID-19 reinfection advice updated

The Ministry of Health has today updated its advice for those who experience COVID-19 symptoms more than 28 days after having had COVID-19.

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7,423 community cases; 411 hospitalisations; 6 in ICU; 19 deaths

Today we are reporting 7,423 community cases and 411 current hospitalisations.

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V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine

said in the video.Elmo’s dad said he had a lot of questions for the pediatrician, who assured him that vaccinations are safe and effective for children.RELATED: Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccineIn this photo, Elmo speaks with his father about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. "Was it safe? Was it the right decision?′ I talked to our pediatrician so I could make the right choice," Louie said in the PSA.

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News Scan for Jun 29, 2022

Symptoms of long COVID are more frequently reported by women, those with poor overall health before the pandemic, and those aged 50 to 60, according to a new UK-based study in Nature Communications.The study was based on results gathered from 6,907 people wi

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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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