Covid strain is the combination of two sub-variants of the Omicron version of coronavirus-dubbed BA.1 and BA.2. The new variant was recorded during a PCR test on two passengers at Israel's Ben Gurion airport. "This variant is still unknown around the world," the ministry statement read.

Talking about the symptoms occurring from the new variant, the Israeli government said that passengers developed mild symptoms of fever, headaches, and muscle dystrophy and do not require a special medical response.

Israel's pandemic response chief, Salman Zarka said the phenomenon of combined variants is well known. Downplaying the risks posed by the new Covid-19 variant, the minister said, "At this stage, we are not worried about it leading to serious cases".

Israel has administered three Covid-19 vaccine shots (Including booster doses) to over four million people out of the total 9.2 million population.

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Pa. Senate votes to end drop boxes, outside money for elections

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Drop boxes for depositing mail-in and absentee ballots would be banned and donations to run elections would no longer be permitted from groups outside government under bills approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Senate.Senators voted 37-12, a potentially veto-proof margin, to prohibit the types of grants issued during the 2020 election. The vote against drop boxes was on party lines, 29-20.

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Car split in half in crash near Somerton gas station

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a serious crash that occurred in Philadelphia’s Somerton neighborhood early Thursday morning. The crash occurred before 6 a.m. near the Bustleton Avenue and Byberry Road intersection.The collision caused a vehicle to split in half after it appeared to have struck a pole near a gas station.

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Bank of Canada interest rate hike raises concerns for Canadian families

The Bank of Canada has raised its key rate to 1%, raising concerns about the effect it will have on heavily-indebted Canadian families. John Hua reports.

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Wawa Day: Convenience chain offering free coffee at all locations Thursday

PHILADELPHIA - Wawa is celebrating its 58th Anniversary Thursday, April 14, by offering free coffee of any size at all locations. The convenience store chain says they expect to give away about 2 million free cups of coffee at its more than 960 stores. Customers can simply head into their local store and grab there favorite hot beverage from the self-serve bar. There is a limit of one per customer and includes sizes up to 24 ounces. Wawa locations will also be honoring one customer as their store’s official ‘Day Brightener’ acknowledging the positivity they spread throughout their community.

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Elon Musk offers to buy 100% of Twitter in all-cash deal

Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, just days after the Tesla CEO said he would no longer be joining the social media company’s board of directors.Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that Musk, who currently owns slightly more than 9% of its stock and is the company's biggest shareholder, provided a letter to the company on Wednesday that contained a proposal to buy the remaining shares of Twitter that he doesn't already own. Musk offered $54.20 per share of Twitter's stock.He called that price his best and final offer."I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy," Musk says in the filing. "However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form.

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Weather Authority: Thursday to bring highs in the 80s, afternoon showers and storms

PHILADELPHIA - The stretch of warm weather that has graced the Delaware Valley will continue Thursday as it brings a chance of severe storms in the afternoon. Expect highs in the 80s as temperatures start out in the 60s and 70s. We should reach the 80s by about lunchtime.By the afternoon, a cold front will approach the area, bringing the possibility of scattered and severe thunderstorms. Those storms are most likely to roll through between 2 p.m.

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Police search for motive in Brooklyn subway suspect's videos

NEW YORK - Frank James posted dozens of videos ranting about race, violence and his struggles with mental illness. One stands out for its relative calm: A silent shot of a packed New York City subway car in which he raises his finger to point out passengers, one by one.Even as police arrested James on Wednesday in the Brooklyn subway shooting that wounded 10 people, they were still searching for a motive from a flood of details about the 62-year-old Black man’s life.An erratic work history.

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Canadians detained in Dominican Republic after packages of presumed cocaine found on aircraft

Dominican Republic after more than 200 packages of presumed cocaine were seized on an aircraft at Punta Cana International Airport, officials say.In a press release dated April 6, the country’s National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) said the aircraft was set to fly from Punta Cana to Toronto.The DNCD said authorities began a “rigorous check” and allegedly found “eight black packages” in the aircraft.“Each containing 25 packages, for a total of 200,” the release reads. Flair Airlines could be grounded in Canada over foreign control concerns According to the release, nine Canadians, one person from India and another from the Dominican Republic are “being questioned to determine their possible involvement.”“An extensive investigation process has been initiated around this case, the Public Ministry, assisted by DNCD agents, are working hard to clearly establish who is directly linked to the seizure of the substance,” the press release reads.The DNCD said the crew, passengers and “others investigated,” as well as the aircraft are now “under the control of the Public Minister” while the investigation continues.

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Officials address video showing Black man shot from behind by Michigan police officer

Grand Rapids, Mich., city manager Mark Washington and police chief Eric Winstrom spoke Wednesday after video was released that day of an April 4 shooting, showing a Michigan police officer fatally shooting a Black man while kneeling on his back after a struggle. Washington said the video was “painful to watch,” but asked the community for patience as an independent investigation was not complete.

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Face coverings to remain in health care settings across Forth Valley

Anyone visiting a hospital, care home or GP practice across Forth Valley will still be required to wear a face covering.

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Delhi to issue Covid guidelines for schools in view of slight rise in cases. Details here

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also stated earlier in the day that his government is keeping an eye on the Covid-19 situation in the city, and will bring in a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for schools if a need arises

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Delhi school teacher, student test positive for Covid-19, classmates sent home

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Hong Kong to ease some Covid-19 curbs for restaurants, gatherings as infections fall

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said during a news conference Thursday.

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Irdai warns against buying health insurance plans from this unregistered website

On April 13, 2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) issued a notice in public interest warning against buying health insurance policies from an unauthorised, unregistered website, even.in. The name of the entity is “Even Healthcare Pvt Ltd".

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Controversial Azov Battalion providing defence for Ukraine

The Azov Battalion started as a far-right militia, and its members were linked to hate crimes. Now it’s a formidable force fighting for Ukraine. Eric Sorensen looks at the group’s history and evolution over the past several years.

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New Covid vaccine Valneva approved for UK use 'may be more effective for longer'

A sixth coronavirus jab which may be more effective for longer has been approved for use in the UK by health officials.

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New Valneva Covid-19 vaccine approved in the UK

A sixth coronavirus vaccine has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The independent medicines regulator is the first in the world to approve the jab, developed by Valneva.

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Hong Kong to ease Covid restrictions from 21 April

Hong Kong has confirmed it will ease some of the world's most stringent Covid-19 restrictions, allowing beauty salons, cinemas and gyms to reopen from 21 April as infections in the global financial hub hover below 2,000 per day.

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Mariupol on brink of Russia’s control as Zelenskyy warns of ‘endless bloodbath’

WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.

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No ‘silver bullet’ when it comes to fixing Canada’s housing crisis, Freeland says

Speaking in Surrey, British Columbia on Wednesday, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the primary focus of the government’s recently-announced federal budget was “housing,” stating that the multi-pronged approach taken by the federal government is a reflection that there’s no “silver bullet” solution to addressing sky-high housing costs in parts of the country.

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‘We got him’: Police arrest New York subway shooting suspect

The manhunt for the prime suspect in the shooting inside a New York subway train has ended, with police arresting Frank James, 62. Jackson Proskow reports on what James has a history of doing, and the charges he’s facing.

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Police: California woman rented Michigan Airbnb for a month to meet with 15-year-old boy

NOVI, Mich. (FOX 2) - Novi Police said they arrested a 33-year-old woman from San Francisco after they said she met a then 14-year-old boy online, flew across the country, rented an Airbnb for a month, and would send him Uber rides to pick him up.Stephanie Sin was arrested by Novi Police on Sunday on one count of child sexually abusive activity and another count of using a computer to commit a crime.According to Novi Police, Sin met the boy on an app when he was 14.

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Covid-19: Over 20 school kids test positive in a week in Noida

Noida health department, 33 more people, including 10 children have tested positive for Covid-19 infection in past one week. The total number of active cases in Delhi has now surged to 90.

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Tax credit, savings account will make homes more affordable, federal finance minister says

Chrystia Freeland took the opportunity Wednesday to remind Canadians about several measures aimed at making housing more affordable for young people in B.C. and across the country.Freeland made the announcements at the unveiling of a new modular housing project in Surrey, B.C., where she said “housing is a basic human need and we need to make sure everyone in Canada has a place to call home.”The new project will contain 44 units and will be for women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.As previously announced in the budget, last week, Freeland said the Canadian government is doubling the first-time home buyers’ tax credit to $10,000, which will apply to homes purchased on or after Jan.

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VIDEO: Patrick Lyoya shot in head by Grand Rapids Police officer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Grand Rapids Police released graphic video on Wednesday that showed an officer and killing 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop and scuffle that involved the officer's Taser. Lyoya was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Omicron XE variant: Here is what we know about this COVID hybrid strain

BA.2 subvariant of Omicron dominates the COVID-19 spread across Canada and globally, scientists are keeping a close eye on a new hybrid variant.The XE sub-lineage of Omicron, which was first detected in the U.K. in January, is what experts call a “recombinant virus.”A recombinant virus is a combination of genetic material from two or more different viruses — in this case, the original subvariant of Omicron (BA.1) and the more infectious BA.2.

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Bail review for convoy organizer Pat King abruptly adjourned

Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King‘s bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected stop after only a few hours Wednesday.

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Here’s why Russia is after Mariupol — and why it may not be the game changer it once was

Ukrainian port city of Mariupol appears to be on the verge of falling into Russian hands.But experts say capturing the city, while achieving a strategic goal, is now much more about giving Russian President Vladimir Putin something significant to show for an invasion that has so far failed to achieve its major objectives.“Putin desperately needs a victory,” said retired Canadian Maj.-Gen. Denis Thompson, now a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.“The pressure is on to give him a victory somewhere, and it seems that Mariupol is where he will get it, even if it results in the complete destruction of the city.” More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines surrender in Mariupol, Russia claims Russia said on Wednesday more than 1,000 Ukrainian marines, among the last defenders holed up in the Azovstal industrial district of the city, had surrendered, though Ukraine did not confirm that.Mariupol has been reduced to “ashes,” according to Ukrainian officials.

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Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: Defamation trial gets ugly, fast

Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard arrived separately at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia on Tuesday morning for Day 1 of their much-anticipated US$50-million defamation trial.Though the actors and former spouses both wore suits, the energy around the courthouse was anything but subdued, as the fully televised court proceedings quickly became a media spectacle.The court hearing is the latest in a very public legal battle of the divorced couple, with both Heard, 35, and Depp, 58, claiming to be victims of domestic violence. The initial court case began when Depp filed a $50-million defamation lawsuit over a Washington Post op-ed penned by Heard in late 2018 about domestic abuse.Heard did not mention Depp by name in the article, though in court documents he alleges his reputation and career were still “devastated” as a result.

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Covid-19 cases crawl up in Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Gurugram

Delhi's neighbour Noida and Gurugram have also witnessed a surge in daily coronavirus cases. Yesterday Gurugram logged 128 new Covid-19 cases after nearly 40 days. The active caseload has climbed up to 325. The city reported 729 Covid-19 cases, so far.

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COVID-19: Health minister says Alberta’s rapid test program still going strong

In the latest edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh tells us how Alberta’s health minister says the province’s COVID-19 rapid test program is still going strong, what the latest COVID-19 numbers are in Alberta and what health officials are recommending to stay safe on Easter weekend.

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India ready to give another $2 Bn

(Reuters) – India is willing to commit up to another $2 billion in financial assistance to Sri Lanka while also supporting the island nation with food and fuel, five sources told Reuters, as New Delhi tries to regain ground lost to China in recent years.Sri Lanka, hit by its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 and on the brink of its first debt default, has been asking friendly nations including India and China for credit lines, food and energy. The Asian giants have already committed billions of dollars in financial support.“We are definitely looking to help them out and are willing to offer more swap lines and loans,” said an Indian source aware of various discussions with Sri Lanka.A senior government source in New Delhi said Sri Lanka’s warning on Tuesday of defaulting on debt payments was a worry, but that “we can still give them up to $2 billion in swaps and support”Another source familiar with Sri Lanka’s thinking said it was seeking India’s help to roll over some $2 billion in dues, such as those owed to the South Asia-focussed Asian Clearing Union.

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Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Federal documents describe Frank James's connection to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Hours before accused Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James was taken into custody, neighbors in a Philadelphia community who said they recognized the man being hunted by police were awoken by an FBI raid.The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed to FOX 29 that law enforcement agents were at a home on the 1800 block of West Ontario Street for "court corded activity." They did not say if the raid was connected to the Tuesday's subway shooting in Brooklyn that left dozens hurt. Cell phone video shot from a property across the street shows agents with guns drawn piling into a Nicetown residence. Neighbors said they recognized the suspect, Frank James, after seeing his picture on the news.James, 62, was originally referred to as a person of interest in the hours after police say a person with a gas mask detonated two smoke grenades aboard a Brooklyn subway train and opened fire. Former Deputy Philadelphia Police Commissioner Joe Sullivan joined FOX 29 News at 5 to discuss how investigators are examining the dotted past of accused Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James.NYPD Chief James Essig said keys to a U-Haul van found at the scene with the suspect's belongings lead investigators to the renter.

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Philadelphia officials consider resolution designating Kensington a FEMA site

KENSINGTON - Reported as the worst possible section of the United States, in terms of homelessness and drug abuse, city officials are looking for a federal and state government intervention."When I was a teenager, this neighborhood was fine," David Adcox stated. He says it’s different for his two teenage children he’s raising in Kensington, where he has lived about 45 years."You could hang on the corner and play football.

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Briarcliffe Fire Company votes to disband itself following allegations of racism

GLENOLDEN, Pa. - The Briarcliffe Fire Department on Wednesday voted to disband itself, months after the department came under fire for allegedly racist comments made by members following an online meeting. The announcement came during a packed meeting at the Upper Darby Municipal building. Township Solicitor Michael Pierce read Briarcliffe Fire Department's letter, often time being interrupted by the passionate crowd. "Briarcliffe strongly denies anyone in the township was ever treated differently or discriminated against based on race," Pierce read.

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9,563 community cases; 519 hospitalisations; 24 in ICU; 16 deaths

Update: Due to data issues today, the COVID-19 hospitalisation counts – including those in ICU – were incorrectly reported in the Ministry of Health’s online statement.

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Will work to attract, retain biz, FDI in NYC in post Covid days: Indian-American official

A senior Indian-American official, appointed in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s administration, said he will work to attract and retain businesses and foreign direct investments in the city as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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18-year-old shot to death in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a young man was shot and killed Wednesday night in West Philadelphia.According to investigators, the 18-year-old victim was shot once in the shoulder on the 5400 block of Pennsgrove Street just before 9 p.m.The unnamed victim was drive by private vehicle to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died, police said.The vehicle that drove the victim to the hospital was gone by the time authorities arrived, according to investigators.No arrests were reported immediately following the deadly shooting.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Today we are reporting 9,563 community cases, 528 hospitalisations and 16 deaths.

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Barry Manilow Tests Positive For COVID-19, Not Attending Opening Night Of Musical ‘Harmony’

Barry Manilow‘s musical, “Harmony”, has just been dealt a major setback. The 78-year-old singer revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss the show’s opening night in New York City — something he said he’s been waiting for for 25 years.

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Doctors call for better access to COVID-19 treatment drug Paxlovid

With Canada in the sixth COVID-19 wave, the antiviral drug Paxlovid could be key to keeping some people out of hospital.

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Barry Manilow Tests Positive for COVID-19, Not Attending Opening Night of Musical 'Harmony'

Barry Manilow's musical, , has just been dealt a major setback. The 78-year-old singer revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss the show's opening night in New York City — something he said he's been waiting for for 25 years.«I am heartbroken to say that I have just tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be able to attend tonight’s opening night performance of my new musical, ,» Manilow began in a statement shared with ET.

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Barry Manilow, 78, reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19

Barry Manilow delivered some sad news for his fans, revealing he will have to miss the opening night of his musical Harmony after testing positive for COVID-19.The 78-year-old musician wrote the music for the stage musical, which first premiered in California back in 1997 and has finally made its way to New York City 25 years later, with its premiere at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene on Wednesday, after weeks of preview screenings.Manilow took to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, revealing he won't be able to come to opening night, which has left him 'heartbroken.' Sad news:Barry Manilow delivered some sad news for his fans, revealing he will have to miss the opening night of his musical Harmony after testing positive for COVID-19'I am heartbroken to say that I have just tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be able to attend tonight’s opening night performance of my new musical, HARMONY,' Manilow began.'This just might be the cruelest thing that has ever happened to me: 25 years waiting for this show to premiere in New York and I can’t attend,' the Brooklyn native added. 'Even in the face of this pandemic, we New Yorkers remain the toughest, staunchest people on the planet — so, put on a mask and go see a show! -Barry' he concluded.

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Mumbai: 99.93% found with Covid-19 antibodies in first quantitative sero-survey. See details

antibodies were found in the blood samples of the employees, who have taken the preventive or booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines as compared to the fully vaccinated employees. It was the sixth regular sero-survey, but the first quantitative sero-survey that will prove useful for deciding about the future of vaccination, it said.

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US makes masks mandatory during travel for 2 weeks as Covid-19 rises

CDC order will remain in place at this time," the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Unsightly deer concerns Coloradoans, wildlife officials respond

Colorado wildlife officials say the deer has warts called cutaneous fibromas caused by a virus. (Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife) Colorado wildlife officials say they have received multiple calls after people spotted an unsightly deer with growths all over its body. Authorities said they checked on the deer and said the warts are cutaneous fibromas caused by a virus.As unattractive as they may look, wildlife officials said the warts are not serious and the deer is considered fine. "We are letting the deer be for now and will continue to monitor it," wildlife officials posted on their Facebook page. RELATED: Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officialsOfficials say fibromas will eventually regress and heal completely.

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New Covid strain with Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 reported from Israel. Check out 3 symptoms, severity

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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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