Brazil registered a record number of daily deaths from the coronavirus for the second consecutive day, according to Health Ministry data released on Wednesday.
The nation recorded 1,349 new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, and 28,633 additional confirmed cases, the data showed.Reporting by Gram Slattery; Editing by Sandra Maler.
The nation recorded 1,349 new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, and 28,633 additional confirmed cases, the data showed.Reporting by Gram Slattery; Editing by Sandra MalerUnited States Latest News, United States Headlines
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