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UN chief praises Africa’s efforts to stem virus; Brazil sees record daily deaths; global cases hit 4.9m Brazil’s deadliest day as Trump calls US cases a ‘badge of honour’ Ardern… »
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China marks one month with no Covid-19 deaths; virus pushes Germany into recession; Italy and Germany to ease more restrictions Spain hails large-scale antibody study as a key tool Denmark… »
Trump says he could cut China ties; Mexico sees record increase in cases; EU insists vaccine must be available to all countries China marks one month with no new coronavirus… »
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