New Delhi (NVI): More than 73.4 million people around the world have been confirmed to have the coronavirus, while the death toll has crossed 16,35,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally. Over 41.6 million patients have recovered from the deadly disease globally.
London has moved into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions in an effort to control rising infection rates, dealing another blow to hospitality venues before Christmas. The British capital’s move into “Tier 3” means theatres, pubs, restaurants will have to close, although takeaway food outlets can still operate.
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus infections in the US have crossed 16.7 million while the number of fatalities caused due to the deadly contagion have exceeded 3,03,000 in the country.
Brazil’s coronavirus cases have crossed the 69 lakh-mark and stands at 6,970,034 while the number of deaths have surged past 1,82,000 in the country.
Furthermore, Mexico’s health ministry on Tuesday reported 11,228 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 801 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 1,267,202 cases and 115,099 deaths.
New Zealand is expected to bounce back sooner from the impact of Covid-19 than previously thought, but large deficits and rising debt levels will have a lasting effect on the economy, the government said on Wednesday.
Mainland China reported 12 new Covid-19 cases on December 15, down from 17 cases a day earlier.
South Korea has reported 1,078 new coronavirus cases, bringing the national total to 45,442. The death toll has risen by 12, bringing the total to 612. The new case total is the highest since the start of the pandemic.
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