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Total COVID Cases Across Globe Surpass 40 Million

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   The world has now surpassed 40 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
   infections, as surges of cases in Europe and the United States have led
   to more restrictions on residents.

   According to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, 40.2
   million people have been infected with the virus as of Monday evening,
   and more than 1.1 million have died from COVID-19.

   Ireland announced some of the strictest measures in Europe this fall to
   combat a surge in cases. The government told residents not to travel
   more than 5 kilometers from their home, closed nonessential retail
   businesses, and limited restaurants and pubs to takeout only.

   Part of Germany's Bavaria region will go into a strict lockdown
   Tuesday. Officials in Berchtesgadener Land district announced Monday
   that residents will not be able to leave their homes without a valid
   reason for two weeks. Schools, restaurants and hotels will be closed to
   stop the spread of the virus.

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