Spain recorded the highest number of fatalities so far
Spain's coronavirus death toll rose by a single-day record of 838 to total 6,528 as the country entered its third week of almost complete lockdown, making Spain the country with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths after Italy. Total infections stand at 78,797, marking an increase of more than 6,000 from the previous day. The government has held an emergency meeting to approve stricter measures to control COVID-19's spread.
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India reports 83,000 new coronavirus cases
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India reports 76,000 new coronavirus cases
India reports 76,000 new coronavirus cases
India reported a new record of daily infections on Wednesday as more than 76,000 tested positive across the country. Simultaneously, fatalities also crossed 60,000 yesterday, which means the South Asian country has the fourth-highest death toll in the world. India has confirmed more than three million cases so far, with the latest million taking just 15 days to reach
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New Zealand prime minister delays elections a month due to sudden coronavirus outbreak
Wellington, New Zealand — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed New Zealand's elections by four weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak in Auckland. Get Breaking News Delivered to Your Inbox Officials believe the virus was reintroduced to New Zealand from abroad but haven't yet determined how. The election had been scheduled for September 19 but will now be held on October 17, after a COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland.
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