Latin America, the new epicenter of coronavirus
COVID-19 cases across Latin America are on the rise as Brazil and Mexico reported daily record highs. Brazil confirmed 15,305 new cases, bringing its total to 218,223, according to Reuters citing its health ministry. It had 824 deaths, to reach 14,817 fatalities in total. Mexico reported 2,437 new cases as the total reached 45,032. The total number of cases in Peru crossed 84,000
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Donald Trump temporarily restricts travel from Brazil
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