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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday and is currently under home quarantine. A team of doctors have examined him and recommended he rest for a few days. The minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms, according to an official release.

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Covid jab Covovax to be available on CoWIN soon; to cost ₹225 per dose

₹225 per dose plus applicable GST. The move comes after a letter was written by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Serum Institute of India (SII) to the Union health ministry on March 27, the sources said. As per an official source, Singh had reportedly stated in his letter to the ministry that Covovax, which has been approved by DCGI, WHO, and USFDA, is a world-class vaccine.

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Covid task force pushes for greater testing

Epidemiologists recommend enhanced testing of communities in areas with high case counts New Delhi : Amid a surge in covid-19 cases, scientists from India’s National covid-19 Task Force have recommended that the government adopt a strategy of identifying hotspots and clusters and ramp up community-level testing and contact tracing instead of relying solely on testing hospital cases. Scientists believe that current testing strategy, which focuses on symptomatic patients in hospitals, is inadequate, with only 100 tests per million conducted. At last week’s task force meeting, leading epidemiologists said increase community-based testing in areas with high case counts, emphasizing need to detect clusters and hotspots.

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India reports over 4000 Covid cases in 24 hours

60 percent of cases. On this, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that Omicron's sub-variant which is circulating in the country has not led to the increase in hospitalisations and there is no need to worry. The Union Health Ministry has advised people to stay cautious in the wake of rising cases of Covid-19.

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India reports 2,151 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest since October 2022

A total of 2,208 cases were recorded on October 28 last year India recorded a single-day rise of 2,151 new coronavirus cases, the highest in five months, according to the Union health ministry. As per the data updated, the active cases increased to 11,903 on Wednesday.

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ICMR revises covid treatment norms, flags co-infection issue

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Council (ICMR)’s covid-19 national task force has revised the clinical management guidelines for treatment of adult patients amid rising cases. In the new treatment protocol, the apex medical research body cautioned about the irrational use of antibiotics and steroids, while recommending that the possibility of co-infection of covid with other endemic infections be determined. “...Systemic corticosteroids are not indicated in mild disease," read ICMR’s clinical guideline document seen by Mint.

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COVID-19 shocker: Parents lied about their kids’ sickness status and broke quarantine rules, study finds

LOS ANGELES - During the pandemic, some 25.9% of parents lied about their kids’ COVID test results to prevent their kids from having to miss school and other activities, a new study has found.The survey, titled "Parental Nonadherence to Health Policy Recommendations for Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission Among Children," was published in the Jama Network Open. A team of researchers from universities in Iowa, Utah, Colorado, Connecticut and the U.K. conducted the study.Of the 580 U.S.

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Long Covid may lead to reduced brain oxygen levels, cognitive decline: Study

Covid-19 patients who were symptomatic were poor on two computer based tasks, one which measures inhibition and the other impulsive decision making. The study said that compared to people who were not infected with Covid, the infected lack increase in oxygen saturation in an area of the brain that is usually engaged during the tasks.

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CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older.In the statement, the CDC says that the preliminary signal hasn't been identified with Bivalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine."Following the availability and use of the updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines, CDC’s Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD), a near real-time surveillance system, met the statistical criteria to prompt additional investigation into whether there was a safety concern for ischemic stroke in people ages 65 and older who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent." "Rapid-response investigation of the signal in the VSD raised a question of whether people 65 and older who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent were more likely to have an ischemic stroke in the 21 days following vaccination compared with days 22-44 following vaccination," the CDC said in a statement Friday. FILE - A doctor vaccinates a woman with the new COVID-19 booster from the Pfizer-Biontech company.

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Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate.According to Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission and hospitalization categories, masking may be required indoors – again.According to the LA County Public Health's new COVID-19 numbers from Wednesday, Dec. 1, the county reports 4,493 new cases, 1,164 new hospitalizations and 14 new deaths.As of Thursday evening, LA County's community transmission level stands at medium, with the case rate of 165.3 per 100,000 people; new COVID-19 hospitalizations of 11.9 per 100,000 people and 5.6% of staffed inpatient beds being used by COVID-19 patients, according to data from the CDC.

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Ryan Seacrest Reveals He Caught COVID-19: 'Don't Know How I Avoided It For So Long'

COVID-19 has finally caught up with Ryan Seacrest.

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Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered

FILE - An illustrative image of a medical thermometer, flu medication, medical syringe, Covid-19 Antigen Rapid test, and Covid-19 vaccine vials. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) With flu season approaching in the United States, as well as the availability of the updated COVID-19 booster for everyone age 12 and older, some may have questions about these vaccines and when to get them. Is there a best time to get the flu shot? And is it OK to receive both the seasonal flu shot and the new COVID-19 booster designed to target circulating omicron strains at the same time? Can kids get both during the same visit?Here are some answers to common questions:Yes, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine, including a COVID-19 booster shot, and a flu vaccine at the same time if you are eligible and the timing coincides, the U.S.

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These two Covid-19 therapies are not recommended by WHO

Covid-19 antibody therapies as Omicron and the variant's latest offshoots have likely rendered them obsolete, according to the news agency Reuters. These two therapies, some of the first medicines developed early in the pandemic, are designed to work by binding to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 to neutralize the virus' ability to infect cells.

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COVID-19 update: FDA recommends inclusion of BA.4, BA.5 subvariants in boosters

ALSO READ: COVID-19 cases on rise in 110 nations, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants: WHO According to data from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants are now dominant in the United States. The CDC had earlier said that the fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 together are estimated to make up half of the coronavirus cases in the United States.

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Covid vaccine mixing: Govt says 'data required' to make recommendation on mixing of jabs

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FDA advisors OK Pfizer COVID booster for seniors, high-risk groups

Federal vaccine advisors today approved a third booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine on an emergency use basis, but only for the most vulnerable groups, which includes those age 65 and older and people at high risk of severe disease.

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Moderna recommends covid-19 vaccine booster to protect against new variants

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Covid vaccine for children: Expert panel recommends nod to SII for phase 2/3 trial of Covovax

Covovax on children aged 2 to 17 years with certain conditions, official sources said.

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12-16 week gap for second Covishield doses, govt accepts Covid working group recommendation

Covishield vaccine from 6-8 weeks to 12-16 weeks."Based on the available real-life evidences, particularly from the UK, the Covid-19 Working Group agreed for increasing the dosing interval to 12-16 weeks between two doses of Covishield vaccine. No change in interval of Covaxin vaccine doses was recommended," the Union health ministry said.The present gap between two doses of Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, is 6 to 8 weeks.

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CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up

WASHINGTON - An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group in an effort to speed up the return to schools.The approval from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices follows the Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanding its emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 to 15.

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COVID-19: High vitamin D levels may protect Black people

Vitamin D plays a wide range of roles in the body, including regulating calcium levels, maintaining healthy bones and teeth, and supporting the immune system. In addition to getting vitamin D from dietary sources, the body can make its own in the skin through exposure to sunlight.However, it can be difficult for people with dark skin and those with low exposure to sunlight to maintain sufficiently high levels of the vitamin, especially during the winter months.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.One study found that, overall, about 42% of people in the United States were deficient in vitamin D. The figure rose to 82% among Black people and

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Canadian panel recommends pause on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55

TORONTO (AP) - Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a pause on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations for people under 55 for safety reasons, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.The person confirmed the recommendation on condition on anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly before the announcement.

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China tells cabin crew to wear diapers on flights to risky Covid-19 destinations

Covid-19 destinations should wear disposable diapers and avoid using the bathroom to reduce the risk of infection.The advice comes in a 38-page list of guidelines for airlines to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Doctor's prescription not needed for covid-19 test in Gujarat now

Ahmedabad: A doctor's prescription will no longer be necessary to get oneself tested for coronavirus in Gujarat, the state government announced on Friday.Earlier this week the state government had reduced the rate for RT-PCR test for coronavirus at private laboratories from ₹1,500 to ₹800.Also read | Inside the race to save MollemAs per the new guidelines issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), people can get themselves tested at designated laboratories without any prescription or recommendation from doctors, which was compulsory till now for RT-PCR tests, a government release said.Till June, private doctors and hospitals in Gujarat were required to get an approval from government authorities even for prescribing a

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US scientific panel to determine who gets first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

NEW YORK (AP) - An influential government advisory panel convened on Tuesday to answer one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was scheduled to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and nursing home patients.The two groups encompass around 23 million Americans out of a U.S.

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After 4.2 million COVID-19 cases in November, US pins hope on vaccine

United States entered the final month of the year hoping that promising vaccine candidates will soon be approved to halt the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus after 4.2 million new cases were reported in November.The new COVID-19 cases were more than double the previous monthly record set in October, as large numbers of Americans still refuse to wear masks and continue to gather in holiday crowds, against the recommendation of experts.With outgoing President Donald Trump's coronavirus strategy relying heavily on a vaccine, a Food and Drug Administration panel of outside advisers will meet on Dec.

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IMA asks Union Health Minister to produce evidence on ayurveda, yoga-based treatment of covid-19

NEW DELHI : The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday asked the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to produce substantiating evidence on the protocol of prevention of COVID-19 infection based on AYUSH and yoga.IMA posed several questions to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan for issuing protocol of COVID-19 prevention and treatment of asymptomatic as well as mild cases based on AYUSH and yoga.On October 6, the Central government announced the National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for Management of COVID-19.

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Delhi may witness surge of 15k covid cases per day in winters: Centre

NEW DELHI : A report prepared by the National Control for Disease Control (NCDC) has cautioned that the national Capital needs to gear up to tackle the surge of 15,000 COVID-19 cases per day in upcoming winters and festivals.The report has highlighted three reasons to worry that may cause excessive pressure on healthcare services. (i) winter months that make respiratory illnesses severer; (ii) patients may come from outside Delhi in large numbers; (iii) patients coming from distant areas are likely to be more serious.

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India declines proposal to test Russia Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik-V in large study

COVID-19 vaccine and has asked it to first test the vaccine in a smaller trial.The recommendations by an expert panel of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) noted that safety and immunogenicity data from early-stage studies being conducted overseas is small, with no inputs available on Indian participants.India's move comes as a setback for Russia's plan to roll-out the vaccine even before full trials show how well it works, while pushing back its efforts to win approval for the vaccine in the country that leads the world on average number of new infections.India is expected to overtake the United States over the next several weeks as the country with the world's largest number of cases.The Russian Direct Investment Fund

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Covid-19: Maharashtra becomes first state to regulate prices of masks

₹50 maximum for every mask. The rates have been finalised after a detailed study of the process and cost of manufacturing, availability and affordability of raw material and demand in the market, he said.Tope confirmed that the government has accepted the recommendations of the committee and soon orders will be issued.According to the recommendation of the committee, the N-95 mask will be available for around ₹19 to ₹50 depending on the type, while the double and triple layer masks will be available for just ₹3 to 4.

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Salaried reassess money goals as covid-19 widens liquidity gap

Mint. The firm determines the score by taking into account over 70 parameters such as income, expenses, cash flows, liquidity, loans, insurance, goals and investment.Households are dealing with uncertainty around cash flows in the short to medium term.

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Covid-led crisis pushes zillennials into investing

mutual funds platform called Zerodha Coin. Between March and July 2020,46% of the new investors on Kuvera were under 30 years of age compared to 37% in 2019.The covid pushWhen Lucknow-based Anirudh Sehgal, 27, saw covid-19 affecting livelihoods, he sat up and took notice.

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Murphy, Cuomo, Lamont oppose new CDC recommendation to limit asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office)TRENTON - In a joint statement issued Thursday, Governors Phil Murphy, Andrew Cuomo and Ned Lamont said their states will continue to prioritize asymptomatic testing in opposition of new recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This 180-degree reversal of COVID-19 testing guidelines is reckless, and not based on science and has the potential to do long-term damage to the institution’s reputation," the statement read.The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.

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COVID crisis: Survey says 55.1% households had only two meals a day

COVID-19 on Asia's Most Vulnerable Children' early recovery assessment report released by child-rights NGO World Vision Asia Pacific, found that resulting economic, psychosocial, and physical strain on Indian families has negatively affected all aspects of child well-being including access to food, nutrition, healthcare, essential medicines, hygiene and sanitation facilities, as well as child protection and safety.The report based on data gathered from 5,668 households across 119 districts from 24 states and 2 union territories (Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir) during the period of April 1 to May 15 highlighted that the livelihoods of more than 60 per cent of parents or caregivers were fully or severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Daily

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AAC lays out COVID-19 test plan ahead of NCAA announcement

The American Athletic Conference, home to the University of Central Florida, will require all its schools to test football players for COVID-19 at least 72 hours before competition.The announcement Thursday by the American comes ahead of the expected release of recommendations for testing before games from the NCAA.The Power Five conferences — ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC — have been working toward a minimum standard for testing throughout major college football.The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced last week that they would play only conference games in football and other sports this fall to help minimize potential disruptions caused by COVID-19.The Big East joined those leagues Thursday by going conference-only for the fall season,

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A 5-point plan: How to rescue your retirement from Covid-19 impact

retirement plans.1. Cut back expenses, invest savingsThe AMC in its note asks investors to trim expenses wherever possible.

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Why cheaper COVID-19 medicines not being promoted, Par panel asks govt officials

COVID-19, and check recommendation and prices of expensive medicines pushed by pharma companies, sources said.During a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, members demanded that the maximum price of COVID-19 medicines be capped, they said.Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Joint Secretary in Health Ministry Lav Agarwal and other officials were present in the meeting chaired by Congress leader Anand Sharma.Cutting across party lines, the committee members questioned why expensive medicines were often being recommended for COVID-19 treatment, sources in the panel said.The committee members expressed concern over black marketing of medicines.Naming three cheaper and easily available medicines, the committee members

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Wearables get covid-proof specs

blood oxygen levels fluctuate, a big variation is a sign of concern, often helpful in screening covid-19 patients. Low oxygen levels could be a symptom of other health issues, too.Unlike standalone oximeters that are clipped on the finger, devices such as Fitbit Versa are worn all the time, and can continuously track SpO2, along with heart rate and other indicators.After the covid-19 outbreak, many users like Koul are turning to smartwatches and fitness bands that can track SpO2 and body temperature.

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COVID-19 treatment: Centre suggests fixing charges at private hospital in Delhi

₹8,000- ₹10,000. For ICU unites without ventilators, the charges will be between ₹13,000 to ₹15,000.

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UCF students will use screening app to see if they need to get COVID-19 test

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The University of Central Florida is getting ready for the fall semester and to make sure they do it in a safe way the COVID-19 task force recently presented their recommendations to the board of trustees in Orange County.“Our survey shows a strong majority of students, they wanna be on campus, they really do,” Dr. Michael Deichen, Chief Medical Officer for UCF’s COVID-19 task force said.

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Covid-19: Sebi panel proposes wider avenues for raising social capital

MUMBAI : A Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) panel on Monday proposed wider avenues and a transparent electronic platform for raising social capital as it believes that conventional capital that prioritizes financial returns will not be able to carry the burden of rebuilding livelihoods that have been affected due to the –Covid-19.

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Anil Kumble-led ICC panel recommends ban on saliva to shine ball due to Covid-19

New Delhi: The Anil Kumble-led ICC Cricket Committee on Monday recommended banning the use of saliva to shine the ball owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Instagram Influencer Arielle Charnas Offers Tearful Apology For Ignoring Social Distancing Guidelines After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Arielle Charnas, a social media influencer and founder of the Something Navy brand, says she’s seen the error of her ways and has apologized after being hit by backlash for refusing to self-quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Margaret Atwood Helps Support Canadian Writers Impacted By COVID-19

Internationally renowned Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood will take part in an online literary conversation with Canada’s former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 3 p.m. ET on the National Arts Centre’s Facebook page.

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COVID-19: South Korean firm's testing kit gets NIV’s validation for use in India

NEW DELHI : The diagnostic kit manufactured by the South Korean Biotech firm, Seegene has been validated by National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune to test the increasing number of suspected COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Covid-19: Lockdown disrupts phone manufacturing in India, weakens demand

NEW DELHI: Taiwan-based Foxconn and Wistron, which manufacture phones for several companies including Apple and Xiaomi, have suspended production at their India plants until April 14 in accordance with the lockdown of three weeks in the country, Bloomberg reported.

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COVID-19: Hyderabad's CCMB aims to make tests cost-effective

NEW DELHI: India’s premier research organization Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is preparing diagnostic kits to test COVID-19, which has so far infected 562 people and claimed 11 lives across the country.

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Celebs Share The Best TV And Movies To Watch In Self-Isolation During The COVID-19 Pandemic

People stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking out for great things to watch to keep them occupied.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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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