The biggest increases reported on Saturday were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report.
NEW YORK - The World Health Organisation reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, with the total rising by 259,848 in 24 hours.Deaths rose by 7,360, the biggest one-day increase since 10 May. Deaths have been averaging 4,800 a day in July, up slightly from an average of 4,600 a day in June.
The WHO reported 71,484 new cases in the United States, 45,403 in Brazil, 34,884 in India and 13,373 in South Africa.
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