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US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread

which doubled once October hit. Since March 2020, nearly 50 million people have tested positive for the virus in the country, JHU data shows. The grim milestone in the U.S.

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California reintroduces mask mandate for indoor public spaces

Authorities in California said they were reinstating mask mandates in all indoor public spaces to try to curb the resurgence of Covid-19 in recent weeks.

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California reimplementing statewide indoor mask mandate

LOS ANGELES - California is issuing an indoor mask mandate statewide for over the Christmas holiday, citing a 47% increase in COVID-19 case rates across the state since Thanksgiving, State Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday.The mandate will require everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.The new order will also require those who have not been vaccinated to show proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test within one day of the event or a negative PCR test within two days of the

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Kim Kardashian West passes California's 'baby bar' exam

LOS ANGELES - Kim Kardashian West is one step closer to becoming a lawyer after the 41-year-old revealed that she passed California’s "baby bar" exam. The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star turned major businesswoman wrote on social media Monday that she had finally passed the exam on her fourth try. In California, the First-Year Law Students' Examination — nicknamed the baby bar — is a one-day test required for any first-year law student not attending a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or California's Committee of Bar Examiners. Kardashian West did not go the traditional route through a juris doctor degree program, which is a typical law degree, and instead has been apprenticing with a law office in San

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Doja Cat cancels Jingle Ball performances after members of her team test positive for Covid-19

Fans looking forward to Doja Cat's performances at Jingle Ball shows will be missing out after members of her team tested positive for Covid-19.The 26-year-old singer and rapper announced Friday on social media that multiple people close to her had gotten positive test results, forcing her to cancel tour stops in New York City and Boston.'We recently learned that a few members on my production team have tested positive for Covid 19 and are now on quarantine,' she shared in a statement.

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Comet Leonard: See the ultrafast object before it disappears forever

LOS ANGELES - Stargazers, grab your binoculars: A recently discovered comet is on its way to the inner solar system and is expected to light up the night sky this weekend. Astronomer Greg Leonard first discovered Comet Leonard earlier this year, in January, and according to astronomers, this comet is our best and brightest comet to see in 2021. Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered in 1995 by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp.

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'Jeopardy!': Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings will continue hosting in 2022

LOS ANGELES - Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to split hosting duties on "Jeopardy!" in 2022."We are delighted to let you know that Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to share hosting duties through the end of 'Jeopardy!' Season 38, and Michael Davies will remain as executive producer," Sony Pictures Entertainment said in a statement on Wednesday."We’re so pleased to have such an excellent and experienced team in front of and behind the camera as we head into 2022," it added.Mayim Bialik (L) and Ken Jennings (R) are pictured in provided images.

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Children and COVID-19 vaccines: What if your child gets the wrong dose?

LOS ANGELES - A Florida woman who took her 5-year-old son to get inoculated for COVID-19 last month said he was accidentally given an adult dose of the vaccine.The woman told FOX Television Stations that she wishes to remain anonymous because she’s been bombarded with messages from anti-vaxxers after she shared her story to the media. "I’ve had some crazy anti-vaxxers message me and had to change my last name on Facebook. It’s just been a crazy week," she wrote in a Facebook message. She said she booked an appointment to get her son a shot at a local pharmacy.

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LAUSD fires hundreds of unvaccinated employees

LOS ANGELES - Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.The LAUSD, the second-largest school district in the nation, confirmed 496 employees were let go "due to non-compliance with the district’s vaccine requirement," and that vaccinations are a term or condition of employment. "We care deeply about all of our employees," Interim Superintendent Megan K. Reilly said.

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Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much

LOS ANGELES - Holiday tipping is going to be extra crucial this year amid a global pandemic and tumultuous jobs market. It’s a way to thank the people who make your life easier.

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San Fernando Valley Police Chase: Driver hits multiple LAPD cruisers trying to evade officers

LOS ANGELES - Shocking moments captured on SkyFOX showed a driver evade police by hitting the officers' cruisers multiple times in a San Fernando Valley neighborhood.SkyFOX was initially over Van Nuys as the chase suspect led the Los Angeles Police Department on a pursuit for possibly stealing the car.Later in the chase, the suspect was briefly trapped inside a cul-de-sac in Studio City.

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Holiday shipping deadlines approach for FedEx, UPS, USPS customers

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LeBron James Doesn't Actually Have COVID, Test Was a False Positive

LeBron James had to miss the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Tuesday night because he was subjected to the NBA’s coronavirus protocols, but now we’ve learned he does not actually have COVID-19.

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Vanessa Hudgens Opens Up About Her Father’s Death And Mental Health As ‘Glamour UK”s Digital Cover Star

Vanessa Hudgens is in a good place now.

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WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant

LOS ANGELES - The World Health Organization is advising elderly travelers as well as individuals who are vulnerable to COVID-19 to rethink their travel plans amid the spread of the new omicron coronavirus variant. On Tuesday, the WHO advised individuals who are 60 years of age and older — including those who are vaccinated — as well as those with compromised immune systems to postpone upcoming holiday travel and specifically avoid areas with significant community transmission of the virus. RELATED: First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California"All travellers should be reminded to remain vigilant for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, to get vaccinated when it is their turn and to adhere to public health and social measures

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Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny among Spotify’s most-streamed content of 2021

LOS ANGELES - What did more than 381 million people around the globe listen to and discover in 2021? Just ask Spotify. On Wednesday, the audio streaming service unveiled the top artists, albums, songs, podcasts and more that users listened to most throughout the year — and Spotify says nostalgia was a factor in users’ listening choices."Nostalgia played a role in people’s listening in 2021 as fans rediscovered old favorites—and new generations adopted them as well.

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Owlet stops selling baby monitoring smart sock after FDA warning letter

LOS ANGELES - Owlet has stopped selling its Smart Sock, the company’s flagship product that wraps around a baby’s foot to monitor their heart rate and oxygen levels, after it received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Los Angeles-based company said the FDA "did not identify any safety concerns about the Smart Sock," but rather the agency asserted that the technology should be "classified as a medical device in the U.S.

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Foo Fighters drop Minneapolis stadium from US tour over venue’s COVID-19 policies

Foo Fighters said they will not play Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Arena due to the venue’s “refusal to agree to the band’s COVID-19 safety measures”.Dave Grohl and co. just announced details of a 2022 stadium tour of North America, hitting 16 dates throughout the continent from May to August next year.

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Scientists capture highest-resolution image of atoms

LOS ANGELES - Scientists at Cornell University just released the highest-resolution images of atoms ever recorded in human history, The process of capturing the images involves the creation of a high-powered algorithm process called ptychography using an electron microscope. Researchers used ultra-thin samples of a crystal to capture the image. The samples used were only a few atoms thick. "Anything thicker would cause the electrons to scatter in ways that could not be disentangled," Cornell University researchers said. This process previously broke a world record in 2018 by magnifying images 100 million times.

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LeBron James Will Miss Tonight's Game Against Sacramento Kings Due to Health Protocols

LeBron James is sitting out the game tonight (November 30).

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Marilyn Manson's home searched amid sexual abuse investigation

LOS ANGELES - Media storage devices and other items were seized as a search warrant was served on the home of rocker Marilyn Manson in a months-long investigation of sexual assault and domestic violence, authorities said Tuesday.Manson, 52, whose legal name is Brian Hugh Warner, was not at the Hollywood-area home when investigators searched it early Monday morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.The Sheriff's Department began investigating Manson early this year after reports of sexual assault and domestic violence between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood, where he lived at the time.The women involved were not identified, but several women have publicly alleged this year that they were physically, sexually

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Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone

LOS ANGELES - Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents on Sunday, Nov. 28, the most since the pandemic began according to the agency. TSA tweeted on Monday that travel volume for the 10 days leading up to Nov.

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Rattlesnake gets up close and personal with trail camera

The National Wildlife Federation, rattlesnakes "are highly specialized, venomous reptiles with large bodies and triangle-shaped heads." The federation said it’s one of the most iconic groups on North American snakes due to the "rattle" at the tip of the trail. RELATED: Puppy trapped beneath family's deck rescued by firefighters in IowaThe federation said rattlesnakes are found in almost every part of the continental United States but are common in the southwest.According to the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles County, each year, around 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S.— a fraction of the country’s total population. AdvertisementThis story was reported from Los Angeles.

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4 children, woman found shot to death in California home

LANCASTER, Calif. - Four children and a woman were found shot to death in a Southern California home and a man believed to be the children’s father was detained, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.The victims were found Sunday night in a home in the city of Lancaster in the high desert Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles, the department said in a statement.Deputies found a woman, a girl and three boys with gunshot wounds to the upper torso and paramedics pronounced all of them dead at the scene, the department said.

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'Licorice Pizza' Has the Best Pandemic Era Debut for an Indie Movie

Licorice Pizza is doing well at the indie box office.

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USPS announces deadlines for holiday shipping, letters to Santa

https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm.Note from USPS: *Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before Dec.

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Child COVID-19 cases in US up 32% ahead of Thanksgiving, AAP reports

Los Angeles - Ahead of the holiday season, new data reveals a significant increase in COVID-19 cases among children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), almost 6.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. And between Nov. 11 and Nov.

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Situation at Everson Griffen's home resolves peacefully after apparent mental health incident

Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)MINNETRISTA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident lead to a response by local police and team staff.The situation had been ongoing since early Wednesday morning before police announced in the afternoon that it had been resolved.Griffen, 33, posted a disturbing video on his Instagram early Wednesday morning showing him holding a gun.

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Full House Star Jodie Sweetin Lost 37 Lbs During The Pandemic From Starving Herself

Is Jodie Sweetin OK?

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NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September

LOS ANGELES - NASA launched a spacecraft Tuesday night on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.The DART spacecraft, short for Double Asteroid Redirection Test, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in a $330 million project with echoes of the Bruce Willis movie "Armageddon."If all goes well, the boxy, 1,200-pound (540-kilogram) craft will slam head-on into Dimorphos, an asteroid 525 feet (160 meters) across, at 15,000 mph (24,139 kph) next September.RELATED: WATCH: NASA launches planetary-defense mission from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base"This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid.

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NASA launches spacecraft designed to deflect an asteroid from hitting Earth

NASA’s test mission to demonstrate the world’s first planetary defence system, designed to deflect an asteroid from a potential doomsday collision with Earth, lifted off early Wednesday morning from Vandenberg U.S.

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Thanksgiving 2021: Tips for a safe holiday for your pet

Los Angeles - Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it can carry some hazards for pets. From holiday food that must be kept away from animals to pet owners who travel and need to transport their pet safely, the American Veterinary Medical Association revealed tips to keep your furry friends happy and safe during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, but AVMA says it can be even worse for pets."If you want to give your pet something fun for Thanksgiving, go and pick them up a special treat or something from the store that’s made specifically for them," Dr. Douglas Kratt, the past president of AVMA, told FOX Television Stations.

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Alleged abduction of teen that triggered Amber Alert was a prank, police say

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - The alleged abduction of a teenaged girl in Santa Rosa that triggered an Amber Alert to find her on Thursday turned out to be a hoax, according to police. The 15-year-old girl was actually on a quick trip to Los Angeles with her boyfriend and someone else she knew. But by Thursday before noon, she was back at her family's home and unharmed in Vallejo, Santa Rosa police told KTVU. The teen told police that she was not taken against her will, according to police."The child has been located safe and well at her residence with her family," Lt.

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Couple Convicted Of Stealing Millions In COVID Relief Funds Abandons 3 Children, Vanishes Prior To Sentencing

A husband and wife facing prison time for their role in a massive COVID relief fund scheme have disappeared, abandoning their three teenage children and leaving the FBI searching in their wake.

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FIFA World Cup 2022: FOX Sports marks 1 year out to quadrennial soccer tournament

LOS ANGELES - Sunday will mark one year until the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, and FOX Sports plans to offer plenty of content to keep fans pumped until the big day finally arrives.FOX Sports, the official English-language broadcaster of the tournament, unveiled company-wide coverage and initiatives across its television, digital and social platforms Friday. From Nov.

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Bucs WR Antonio Brown accused of obtaining fake COVID-19 vaccination card

TAMPA, Fla. - A Los Angeles chef who told a newspaper that Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card also said the player owes him $10,000.The Tampa Bay Times reported Thursday that Steven Ruiz provided the newspaper with a screenshot of a July 2 text message exchange in which Brown’s girlfriend asked the former live-in chef if he could obtain Johnson & Johnson vaccination cards for the player.When the personal chef replied he could try, the girlfriend responded "Ab said he would give you $500."Ruiz, who also claimed Brown owes him an uncollected debt of $10,000, told the newspaper he was unable to find a vaccination card for Brown.The chef added that a few weeks later he observed two vaccine

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State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults

Los Angeles - A group of state attorneys general are investigating the photo-sharing platform Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — now called Meta Platforms — ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people.The investigation is led by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Vermont.

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House panel on COVID-19 pandemic subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro

Los Angeles - The House Select Subcommittee on the Pandemic issued a subpoena Thursday to Peter Navarro — former Director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy and an assistant to then-President Donald Trump — in connection to the committee’s investigation into political interference from the former administration.In a memo to select subcommittee members explaining the reasons for issuing the subpoena, Rep.

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Old Navy launches ‘Santa BOOTcamp’ to diversify holiday profession

Los Angeles - Old Navy is re-imagining the holiday season, making room for more diversity in the holiday traditions.The company announced the launch of Santa Bootcamp — a virtual training course that encourages participation from a broad array of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural heritages to offer more representation in the role of Santa."Diversity is a current challenge in the Santa industry. Less than 5% of all professional Santas in the U.S.

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Holiday gatherings: CDC guidance sheds light on how to celebrate safely amid COVID-19

Los Angeles - ‘Tis the season to celebrate with friends and family, but according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s also important to celebrate safely. The agency says there are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of those around you. A meal to linger over will be the theme for Thursday s Thanksgiving dinner to be shot on location in West Adams area.

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Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year

news release. In addition, 1 in 5 Americans are planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday which is up 10% compared to the same time last year. "Break out the extra card table. Thanksgiving is back, at least for most people.

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Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

Los Angeles - If you’re traveling by air this holiday season, you may be tempted to bring your favorite food along for the ride to the Thanksgiving table — but there are some restrictions. While most foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.People stand in line while they inch closer to the security check point at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport November 23, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia.

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Looking for a small, fresh turkey this holiday season? Good luck finding one

LOS ANGELES - Ongoing supply chain bottlenecks are causing global shortages and price hikes across nearly every industry.

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Get a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at its original price on Thursday: 63 cents

Los Angeles - In honor of the McDonald’s Egg McMuffin’s 50th anniversary, the fast-food chain is offering the iconic breakfast sandwich to customers for its original price: 63 cents.Consumers will have to download the McDonald’s app in order to take advantage of the promotion happening Nov. 18. "$0.63 egg mcmuffins this thurs only on the app.

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Staples Center to be renamed Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day 2021

LOS ANGELES - The iconic home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings will soon have a new name.According to a press release that was sent out Tuesday, Staples Center will be renamed Crypto.com Arena starting Christmas Day of 2021.AEG and Crypto.com will unveil the new logo on December 25 and all signage is expected to be replaced across the arena by June 2022.Crypto.com shared a photo of what the arena could look like later this winter:Heading into the proposed name change, Staples Center had been the home of the Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings since 1999. The arena had also hosted countless high-profile musicians.

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Get a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at its original price on Thursday: 63 cents

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Britney Spears conservatorship ends after nearly 14 years

LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears is finally free after a judge on Friday ruled in favor of terminating the court conservatorship that has controlled her life, money and affairs for nearly 14 years."The conservatorship of the person and estate of Brittany Jean Spears is no longer required," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny declared in court on Friday.After the hearing, Spears took to Twitter, saying, "I love my fans so much it's crazy," adding, "I think I'm gonna cry the rest of the day."Britney Spears is finally free after a judge on Friday ruled in favor of terminating the court conservatorship that has controlled her life, money and affairs for nearly 14 years."This is a monumental day for Britney Spears," said Spears' lawyer

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VIDEO: Momma bear, cubs visit Wyoming police station

JACKSON, Wyo. - Surveillance video captured a momma bear and her four cubs visiting a police station in Jackson, Wyoming, on the night of Tuesday, November 9.The Jackson Police Department posted the video to Facebook, joking the visitors "swung by to say hi."According to local news, officers and US Fish and Wildlife officials helped escort the bears safely out of the town.RELATED: Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputiesAdvertisementThis story was reported from Los Angeles.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0