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August 31, 2020

Gaza Extends Lockdown, India Reports Record Daily Numbers as Global Covid-19 Cases Top 25 Million
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The number of reported COVID-19 cases across the globe has surpassed 25
million. More than 840,000 people have died. On Sunday India reported
nearly 79,000 new cases - the highest single day tally for any country
in the world.

Authorities in Gaza have extended a lockdown amid fears of a broader
COVID-19 outbreak in the occupied territory.

In news from Latin America, Peru now has the highest number of deaths
from COVID-19 per capita in the entire world. Nearly 29,000 people have
died in Peru from the virus.

Meanwhile in Germany more than 300 people - including many far-right
activists - have been arrested following a large demonstration in Berlin
protesting against public health measures taken to combat the pandemic.
Some protesters attempted to storm the Reichstag building, Germany's
Parliament.


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