U.S. Cases on the Rise; New Delhi Hits Record: Virus Update
Bloomberg
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(Bloomberg) --
Covid-19 deaths worldwide exceeded 3 million, according to Johns Hopkins University data. The burden is being increasingly borne by developing nations, including Brazil, Mexico and Peru.
The U.S. recorded the highest number of new infections in a week as cases continue to surge, particularly in the Midwest.
New Delhi recorded a record number of new cases amid increasing strain on the health-care system. Hong Kong quarantined residents in a building after a mutant strain was found, while Australia recorded its third death likely tied to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Canada reported its second case of clotting after an AstraZeneca dose.