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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 8:36 PM UTC

Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems.

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Americas

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