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Record-breaking coronavirus increase as global figures rise 183,000 in 24 hours

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The World Health Organization has announced a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with the total rising by 183,020 in just 24 hours.

The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report. Total global cases are now over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths, according to the WHO.

The previous record for new cases was 181,232 on June 18. Earlier today, the UK's coronavirus death toll hit 42,632 in all settings after a further 43 people died in the last 24 hours.

Hospitals in Scotland, Northern Ireland and London recorded no new deaths as the rate of new infections continues to decline overall.

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