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Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) announced Sunday that she tested positive for COVID-19 in at least the fourth breakthrough case among congresspeople this weekend.In a

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11th Beijing International Film Festival to be held in August

The 11th Beijing International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held from Aug 14 to 21 in the Chinese capital, organizers said Tuesday.Globally-famous actress Gong Li will chair this year's jury at th

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COVID-19: Global death toll surpasses 4 million

02:09 The World Health Organization says it’s growing concerned about the divergent approaches that various countries are taking to deal with new COVID-19 variants.The global death toll

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COVID-19: 400 body bags line Copacabana beach to mark 400K dead

02:03 In Brazil, people are feeling anguish and anger at the news that the country's coronavirus death toll has topped 400,000. Activists critical of the government's handling of the pa

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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 100 million: Johns Hopkins

The global tally of COVID-19 cases topped 100 million on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

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Bogota, Colombia on 'red alert' due to COVID surge

02:21 ​A 'red alert' has been declared for Colombia's capital Bogota in response to the latest surge in coronavirus infections. New COVID-19 cases reported Thursday topped 17,000 - a r

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U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 19 million mark: JHU

VCG The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have surpassed the 19 million mark, according to the latest data from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).By Sunday morning local time, the country

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Kenya's COVID-19 infections surpass 95,000 mark

FILE PHOTO: A COVID-19 patient isolation center in the eastern town of Machakos in Kenya, August 3, 2020. /VCG Kenya's number of COVID-19 infections topped the 95,000 mark as the country conti

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Brazil surpasses 6M COVID cases, hospitals overwhelmed

02:19 Brazil is seeing a worrying growth in COVID-19 cases and many experts believe the country may be entering a second wave of infection.The country topped six million total cases la

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COVID-19 pandemic showed consequences of health underinvestment: WHO

VCG Image The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the consequences of chronic under-investment in public health, according to the World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom.Tedro

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Chen Hongyi tops the ladies short program at Cup of China

03:02 World and Four Continents competitor Chen Hongyi performed to her level and topped the ladies short program with 64.63 points on the first day of the 2020 Cup of China.The 18-yea

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Urgent: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 20 mln -- Johns Hopkins University

Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 20 million on Monday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global case count reached 20,001,019, with a

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COVID-19 cases are surging in several U.S. states

01:15 COVID-19 cases are surging in several U.S. statesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new closures this week for wineries, indoor restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, churches, a

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U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 2.9 mln: Johns Hopkins University

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 2.9 million on Monday, reaching 2,910,023 as of 2:34 p.m. (1834 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Scien

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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 10 mln -- Johns Hopkins University

Global confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 10 million on Sunday, reaching 10,001,527 as of 0933 GMT, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at

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Japan's supercomputer captures Top500 crown, China dominates with system number

Japanese supercomputer "Fugaku" has topped the new edition of the Top500 supercomputer list announced on Monday, while China continues to lead in the number of Top500 supercomputers. The new top sys

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U.S. COVID-19 cases top 2.2 mln: Johns Hopkins University

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 2.2 million on Friday, reaching 2,203,659 as of 12:33 p.m. (1633 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Sci