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24 More People With Covid-19 Have Died In The Republic


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Covid-19 figures

There have been a further 24 deaths here due to Covid-19, while another 107 cases of the virus have also been confirmed.

It means the total death toll in the Republic now stands at 1,488.

There are also 23,242 total confirmed cases.

The global death toll from Covid-19 has risen above 286,000, with 4.2 million confirmed cases.

It comes as authorities in Wuhan, where the outbreak originated, are to test all 11 million citizens, after fresh cases emerged this week.

In the US, 1.3 million cases have been confirmed, and the death toll stands at over 80,000.

A key member of the White House's coronavirus task force, Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying before Senate, telling them the US risks needless suffering and death by opening up too quickly.

The UK's Covid-19 death toll has risen above 38,000, the worst reported in Europe.

The job retention scheme there is being extended until October, with workers continuing to get 80 per cent of their wages.

South Korean authorities are using mobile phone data and credit card statements to find people who've been at nightclubs after a surge in new infections.

A single customer has been linked with 85 cases.

In Wuhan in China, all 11 million residents are being tested to stop a second wave, after six new cases were reported this week.


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