New Delhi (NVI): More than 69.5 million people around the world have been confirmed to have the coronavirus, while the death toll has crossed 15,81,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally. Over 44.8 million patients have recovered from the deadly disease globally.
The US recorded its highest level of coronavirus deaths in a single day, just two weeks after the Thanksgiving holiday period when health experts warned Americans not to travel or gather.
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus infections in the US have surpassed 15.6 million while the number of fatalities due to the deadly contagion have crossed 2,92,000.
Brazil’s coronavirus cases have crossed the 67 lakh-mark and stands at 6,781,799 while the number of deaths have surged past 1,79,000 in the country.
Countries that have ordered more Covid-19 vaccines than they need should consider distributing excess doses to Africa, the head of the continent’s disease control body said.
Furthermore, Israel abandoned Covid-19 curfew plan ahead of Hanukkah. Israel reversed plans to impose a night-time curfew meant to prevent a new wave of coronavirus infections, minutes before the start of a Jewish holiday.
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