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Portugal sets records in one of world's worst virus surges

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LISBON – Portugal’s new daily COVID-19 cases jumped by more than 14,600 to set a new national record Wednesday, as the country weathers one of the worst pandemic surges in the world.Health authorities officially reported 14,647 new infections — about 3,600 more than the previous daily record set four days ago.The surge shows no sign of easing, with the government and health experts predicting it will peak next week.The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital and in intensive care also rose to new record highs, with 5,493 and 681, respectively.The pandemic has gained momentum in Portugal since Christmas, when restrictions on gatherings and movement were eased for four days.

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