Sun 30 August 2020:
Global coronavirus cases surged past 25 million, according to a Johns Hopkins University’s tally, as deaths stand at 842,702 as of Sunday morning.
Brazil coronavirus deaths surpass 120,000
Brazil’s Ministry of Health has reported at least 758 additional coronavirus fatalities during the last 24 hours, with 41,350 new cases, bringing the death toll to 120,262, and the confirmed cases to 3,846,153.
Brazil is the second-hardest-hit country by COVID-19 after the United States, both in the fatalities and infections. The country, however, reported a slowdown in the number of new cases and deaths.
Mexico coronavirus cases rise to 591,712
Mexico’s health ministry reported 5,974 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infections and 673 additional fatalities, bringing the total to 591,712 cases and 63,819 deaths.
The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.
South Korea marks 17th day of triple-digit cases with dining curbs
There were 299 new infections as of Saturday midnight, the slowest daily rise in five days, bringing the national tally to 19,699 cases of the new coronavirus and 323 COVID-19 deaths, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.
On Friday, the country extended Phase 2 social distancing rules – the second strictest level – for at least another week and announced tougher rules on places with high risks of virus spread.
India sets world’s highest single-day rise
With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, India ranks third with the most number of infections, behind the US and Brazil.
The United States previously recorded 77,638 daily cases in one day, according to the AFP news agency.
Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong calls for boycott of COVID-19 testing
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has joined the call for residents of the city to boycott the COVID-19 testing plan being rolled out by the government starting on Tuesday.
The Hong Kong Hospital Authority employees alliance have also joined Wong’s call during a press conference on Sunday.
Hong Kong has over 4,700 cases and 86 deaths reported so far.
New Zealand reports two new COVID-19 cases
The latest development comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed anger over the botched communications regarding coronavirus testing in the country.
But she also thanked residents of Auckland for abiding by the new restrictions in the country.
New Zealand has over 1,700 cases and at least 22 deaths.
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