A quarter of a million people in Sydney's northern beach suburbs have been ordered into a strict lockdown until Christmas Eve to help contain a coronavirus cluster with authorities fearing it may spread across Australia's most populous city.

New South Wales (NSW) state government is to announce tomorrow whether further restrictions will be imposed on the rest of Sydney, home to around five million people. "I want to make that clear, to say to greater Sydney, please, please, do not go out tonight or the next few days unless you really have to," NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said at a news conference.

The outbreak now totals 39 with two additional cases still under investigation. This up from five only two days ago, but authorities do not

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Coronavirus: Australia officials say decision on New Year’s Eve festivities amid outbreak to come shortly

Officials in New South Wales, Australia said on Sunday that a decision on whether public New Year’s Eve festivities could take place in Sydney amid a COVID-19 outbreak that has put more than 250,000 people into lockdown would come in the next few days.

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Alberta reports 2,100 total COVID-19 cases on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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COVID in California: 2M Confirmed Cases and Counting

California became the first state to record 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases, reaching the milestone on Christmas Eve as nearly the entire state was under a strict stay-at-home order and hospitals were flooded with the largest crush of cases since the pandemic began. A tally by Johns Hopkins University showed the nation's most populous state has recorded 2,010,157 infections since January.

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Grieving woman gets 'rotten Christmas turkey' the day after brother dies of Covid

Christmas Eve was forced to eat beans on toast after discovering her turkey was rotten. Sara Revell had been looking forward to a glimmer of happiness after heartbreaking news.But she is one of many who have complained today of being met by a "horrendous" smell when they opened up their Christmas turkeys.

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Grieving woman who lost brother to Covid on Christmas Eve finds turkey is rotten

A woman who lost her brother coronavirus on Christmas Eve says she is left eating beans on toast after discovering her turkey was rotten.

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Trump plays golf on Christmas Eve as coronavirus relief bill up in the air

COVID relief and government funding bill and force a government shutdown in the midst of a pandemic, President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.Failure to agree on the bill could deny checks to millions of Americans on the brink.Trump had no events on his public schedule on the first day of his winter vacation Thursday, but traveled to his Palm Beach golf club, where he was spotted by CNN cameras on the links. Reporters were given no details of his schedule for the day, but told that, “As the Holiday season approaches, President Trump will continue to work tirelessly for the American People.

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Britain's biggest coronavirus testing lab hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Sky News, positive tests for Covid-19 have been reported in three of the four scientific teams at the lab.Administrative and warehouse workers at the site have also reportedly tested positive.The site was the first in the UK to officially record the new, more transmissible Covid strain back in September, which led to Tier 4 restrictions being introduced.One worker claimed there were repeated breaches of Covid safety rules at the lab, Sky News reports.The outbreak has left around 20 staff members in one 70-person lab team currently isolating, a source told the broadcaster.It comes after the UK’s Covid death toll rose by 574 on Christmas Eve to hit 69,625.A further 39,036 cases were also recorded.The lab, which was visited by Prime Minister

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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans as his haphazard actions have thrown a massive COVID relief and government funding bill into chaos.The rare Christmas Eve session of the House lasted just minutes, with help for millions of Americans awaiting Trump's signature on the bill. Unemployment benefits, eviction protections and other emergency aid, including smaller $600 checks, are at risk.

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Canada adds over 6,800 COVID-19 cases on Christmas Eve as provinces post record infections

coronavirus caseloads as the country added another 6,886 infections on Christmas Eve.The new case data tallied from the provincial and territorial governments Thursday pushes Canada’s total cases to 534,816. Another 122 fatalities from the virus were recorded on Thursday as well, with the country’s death toll standing at 14,719.

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Bengaluru holds Midnight Mass as curfew time changes, Goa follows Covid norms

Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. The state police allowed the midnight Christmas mass in Bengaluru on Thursday after the changes in the timing of the night curfew in Karnataka.

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Florida won’t release COVID-19 data on Christmas

ORLANDO, Fla. – Scientists at the Florida Department of Health will be taking a break from releasing COVID-19 on Christmas Day.Residents who rely on the daily report and dashboard for the latest numbers of infections, hospitalizations and deaths can expect to see new data released on Saturday.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]Those numbers this weekend will undoubtedly be higher since they will reflect two days’ worth of data.Friday will mark the second time since the pandemic hit Florida in March that the FDOH has opted not to release the latest numbers.

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Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance

WEST PALM BEACH – After tossing a grenade that threatens to blow up a massive COVID relief and government funding bill and force a government shutdown in the midst of a pandemic, President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve golfing in Florida.Failure to agree on the bill could deny checks to millions of Americans on the brink.Trump had no events on his public schedule on the first day of his winter vacation Thursday, but traveled to his Palm Beach golf club, where he was spotted by CNN cameras on the links. Reporters were given no details of his schedule for the day, but told that, “As the Holiday season approaches, President Trump will continue to work tirelessly for the American People.

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B.C. reports 582 new cases of COVID-19, 12 deaths on Christmas Eve

COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths.It brings the province’s death toll to 808 since the start of the pandemic.In a written statement, health officials said 107 of the new cases were in the Vancouver Coastal Health region and 326 were in the Fraser Health region.Ten were in the Island Health region, 71 in the Interior Health region and 68 in the Northern Health region.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has now been administered to 8,178 people. B.C.

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AAA projects 84 million Americans to travel between Christmas and New Year’s

ORLANDO, Fla. – AAA projects that up to 84 million Americans will travel between Christmas and the New Year.

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'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hard-hit California eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases on Christmas Eve as the U.S. headed into a holiday season of travel and family gatherings that threaten to fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.Despite warnings from public health experts to stay home, over 1.19 million travelers passed through U.S.

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News 6 takes a look back at some of our favorite Getting Results Award moments

ORLANDO, Fla. – This year may be a year we’d like to forget but there were plenty of moments in 2020 worth remembering.They’re the stories of your neighbors making a difference in our community and we brought them to your screen every week in our News 6 Getting Results Award segment.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]So as we end the year let’s take a look back at some of our favorites.If you know someone who you would like to recognize, you can nominate them here.Every winner receives a personalized plaque and $100 to commemorate their efforts.Simply fill out the form and you may see them featured in the coming

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Man fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Palm Bay

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man was shot and killed in Palm Bay on Christmas Eve, according to the police department.The Palm Bay Police Department said officers responded to the area of Forest Knoll Drive and Tree Ridge Lane after receiving reports of shots fired.This area is just west of State Road 507 and a half-mile south of Palm Bay Road.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]Police said officers found a man who had been shot multiple times and he was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.He was identified as Tyler McCoullough, 33.Officers said they are searching for a suspect but they have not

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Shemar Moore reveals he is battling COVID-19 but assures fans he is 'will be okay'

Shemar Moore revealed he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after a challengingyear, which included the devastating loss of his mother inFebruary.As the 50-year-oldS.W.A.T. star announced the news to his 3.7 million followers on Christmas Eve, he detailed some of his symptoms and urged others wear masks.After initially believing he had fallen ill from food poisoning, he received his COVID-19 diagnosis, which explains his 'chills and aches.' Battling COVID: Shemar Moore revealed he recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus after a challenging year, which included the devastating loss of his mother in February; seen in 2019'I HAVE COVID!!!! Just found out moments ago....

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Ex-data analyst Rebekah Jones demands Florida police return computers after raid

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A former Florida Department of Health data analyst who says a raid on her home by state investigators was payback for speaking out about what she describes were efforts to falsify COVID-19 figures is demanding that they return seized computer equipment and cell phones.Rebekah Jones said in a court filing on Wednesday that what the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is accusing her of doing isn’t a crime, according to the Miami Herald.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]Jones hasn't been charged with a crime, but state investigators raided her house earlier this month, saying in a search

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Last-minute shoppers still looking for gifts in Central Florida

OVIEDO, Fla. – With online shipping deadlines in the rearview mirror, shoppers crowded into stores across Central Florida to buy last-minute gifts in time for Christmas.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]Hundreds of people began their Christmas Eve shopping at the Target on Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo.“Yes, I am cutting it close, but this is almost like a tradition for me,” Kurt Shoup said.

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Seminole County prepared to vaccinate elderly residents at Oviedo Mall

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County’s Emergency Manager Alan Harris said the county was one of eight in the state selected for a pilot program that has workers distributing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Oviedo Mall next week.Harris said he had been talking about this program for about six months and said he was very vocal with the state leaders and told them he’d like to be a part of the pilot program.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]He said he told Florida officials that the county was prepared and even submitted plans months ago to show what had been put in place to make this happen.Harris said the

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Manitoba reports 12 coronavirus deaths, 244 new cases on Christmas Eve

COVID-19 has killed another 12 Manitobans and another 244 people have been infected with the virus.The latest cases and deaths reported in a government release Thursday bring the province’s total number of cases to 23,624. Coronavirus: Manitoba expects 40K vaccinations in January, 15 deaths reported Wednesday Manitoba hasn’t gone a day without reporting at least one death from COVID-19 since Oct.

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Florida reports 12,853 new COVID-19 cases, 122 deaths on Christmas Eve

ORLANDO, Fla. – Families across Florida are preparing to celebrate Christmas, but the winter holiday will look different this year due to widespread joblessness as well as social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions.For weeks now, local leaders have asked that residents keep their gatherings small, ideally with only members of their immediate household, and host celebrations outside where there’s less of a risk of transmission.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]Dr.

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President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci

FILE - Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden appears oh stage with his wife Dr. Jill Biden after delivering his acceptance speech on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center on Aug.

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Dark days: Experts fear the holidays will fuel the COVID-19 crisis

LOS ANGELES – Hard-hit California eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases on Christmas Eve as the U.S. headed into a holiday season of travel and family gatherings that threaten to fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.Despite warnings from public health experts to stay home, over 1.19 million travelers passed through U.S.

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Orlando Magic give Christmas gifts to woman who lost 3 family members to COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orlando Magic gave Christmas presents to a woman who lost three family members to the coronavirus.Valon Jackson lost her mom, aunt and uncle to COVID-19 this summerShe and her six children tested positive for the respiratory respiratory illness and she’s still dealing with shortness of breath.[TRENDING: When to expect storms on Christmas Eve | Residents over 65 will be next to get COVID-19 vaccine | Coldest Christmas in 25 years coming to Central Florida]When team officials heard about Jackson’s situation, they decided to step up and lift her spirits for the holidays.“Overwhelming. I’m so grateful.

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Alberta reports estimated 1,100 cases of COVID-19 on Christmas Eve

COVID-19 on Thursday, in the first of a series of modified data updates the province will be posting over the holidays.An estimated 15,600 laboratory tests were done in the last 24 hours, and the province’s positivity rate was at seven per cent, according to a tweet from chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

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Surfing Santas goes virtual, hundreds of families still flock to Cocoa Beach

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – The tradition of dressing up like St. Nick and hitting the waves continues in Cocoa Beach for the 11th annual Surfing Santa event in Cocoa Beach.“I saw them surfing...

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DeLand man dies after car falls from jack, lands on him

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man was crushed to death when the car he was working on fell from a jack and landed on top of him Wednesday morning, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said Jay D’Angiolillo, 41, was at a friend’s property on Hymore Drive removing parts from scrap vehicles around 7:30 a.m.

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U.K. COVID-19 variant: Thousands of truckers stuck at border on Christmas Eve

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Cold weather shelters open across Central Florida as temperatures drop to freezing

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Trump threatens COVID relief bill, testing loyalty of GOP

WASHINGTON – Threatening to tank Congress’ massive COVID relief and government funding package, President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger aid checks for Americans is forcing Republicans traditionally wary of such spending into an uncomfortable test of allegiance.On Thursday, House Democrats who also favor $2,000 checks will all but dare Republicans to break with Trump, calling up his proposal for a Christmas Eve vote. The president's last-minute objection could derail critical legislation amid a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty.

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Historic heart of Los Angeles on life support from COVID-19

LOS ANGELES – For nine nights culminating on Christmas Eve, the oldest street in Los Angeles typically comes alive with a festive re-enactment of the nativity story, as children playing Mary and Joseph go door to door seeking shelter where she can give birth to Jesus.If the procession were held this year, they would find many of the businesses on Olvera Street shuttered.The Mexican market, known as the birthplace of Los Angeles, has been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with shops and restaurants closed and others barely hanging on. California is enduring by far its worst outbreak of the coronavirus, and Los Angeles is among the locations seeing the greatest spike.

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Gemma Collins reveals she took mum on trip to London before parents caught Covid-19

coronavirus.Gemma, 39, shared the news on her podcast as she discussed her festive traditions with her doting parents.She added that she was determined to continue with their annual trip despite the coronavirus pandemic that continues to sweep across the four corners of the nation.Speaking about her outing, the television personality who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex, said: "I love Christmas but this year, leading up to Christmas is always going to be a little bit different because of the pandemic."So I took my mum to London because we always used to go to London on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th and we'd drive home on Christmas Eve."The GC continued: "I managed to do that earlier with her and it's a lovely feeling as when I left London I

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Surfing Santas scales back annual Christmas Eve event during coronavirus pandemic

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – On Thursday, organizers of what’s been the largest holiday party on Cocoa Beach the past decade plan to break up the crowds for a change.Thousands traditionally watch hundreds of “Surfing Santas” on Christmas Eve at Coconuts on the Beach.“I do think we’re going to have hundreds of surfers.

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Gemma Collins tells fans she took mum to London before parents got Covid-19

Gemma Collins told her fans she took her mum to London days before revealing her parents had Covid-19.

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Where is Santa Claus? NORAD launches tracking service on Christmas Eve

NORAD), children will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.As they have done every year since 1965, volunteers will be fielding phone calls (1-877-HI-NORAD) and emails from curious kiddos wanting to find Kris Kringle.Santa Claus attends the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov.

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Last minute shopping? These stores are open before Christmas

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Receives Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been vaccinated with the newly distributed Moderna Coronavirus vaccine!

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Ireland to shut restaurants, bars from December 24 as COVID-19 surges

Ireland will shut restaurants, pubs serving food and some shops from Christmas Eve, less than a month after they emerged from the previous lockdown after health officials warned the country had quickly spiralled into a third wave of COVID-19 infections.Prime Minister Micheal Martin said there was no evidence that a new, virulent variant of the virus that has isolated neighbouring Britain had reached Ireland, but the safest way forward was to assume it had.Ireland has one of the lowest incidence rates of COVID-19 in Europe after moving early in October to temporarily shut shops, bars and restaurants.

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Cabinet to increase Covid restrictions but move to Level 5 rejected

The Cabinet looks to set to increase Covid-19 restrictions significantly at its meeting this morning, but reject a recommendation from the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan to move the country to Level 5.

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Ontario to enter ‘provincewide shutdown’ on Boxing Day

Ontario has announced that a “provincewide shutdown” will begin on Boxing Day and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas.The government had previously planned to implement the measures beginning on Christmas Eve, sources told Global News.The shutdown includes a delayed return to in-person classes for both high school and elementary students after the winter break.Officials said elementary-age children will not return to classes as planned on Jan. 4 and will instead engage in remote learning until Jan.

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Cautious optimism over latest Sydney Covid-19 outbreak

Australia's most populous state has reported its lowest one-day rise in new Covid-19 cases in three days, stoking cautious optimism that authorities have contained an outbreak in Sydney's northern beachside suburbs.

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Coronavirus: Ford government to implement nearly province-wide lockdown on Christmas Eve

Global News has learned the Ontario’s provincial government is planning to implement new province-wide restrictions on Christmas Eve. This comes after calls from stakeholders to take concrete action to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Dec. 20

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Global News has learned the Ontario government is currently planning to implement new provincewide restrictions beginning Christmas Eve.The announcement is expected to come Monday afternoon at Queen’s Park from Premier Doug Ford.Government sources with knowledge of the plans did not provide further details about the new measures but said as of Sunday afternoon, the plan was for restrictions to be implemented across the province beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Dec.

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Ontario planning to implement new provincewide restrictions beginning Christmas Eve: sources

Ontario government is currently planning to implement new provincewide restrictions beginning Christmas Eve.The announcement is expected to come Monday afternoon at Queen’s Park from Premier Doug Ford.Government sources with knowledge of the plans did not provide details about the new measures but said as of Sunday afternoon, the plan was for restrictions to be implemented across the province beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Dec.

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U2’s Bono & The Edge Cover ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’ On Ireland’s ‘Late Late Show’

U2 frontman Bono was joined by the band’s guitarist, The Edge, for a special holiday performance on Irish television.

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Fr Ray Kelly’s prayers answered ahead of Christmas Mass rush

Singing priest Father Ray Kelly will have a helping hand for Christmas Mass this year as he bids to accommodate as many people as possible under COVID-19 restrictions writes Debbie McCann.

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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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