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January 20, 2022

Global Coronavirus Cases Hit Record High
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Global coronavirus cases have soared to their highest level of the
pandemic, fueled by the explosive spread of the Omicron variant. Case
counts are at or near record highs in much of South America, including
Peru, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Much of Europe has broken records for
case counts, as well, with France, Germany, Austria and Italy setting
new highs for daily infections. 


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