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New Brunswick reports 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

COVID-19 on Saturday.Twelve of those cases are in Zone 4, or the Edmunston region. They involve a person in their 20s, a person in their 50s, two people in their 70s, five people in their 80s and three people aged 90 or older, according to the province.Five cases are contacts of previously reported cases and the other seven are under investigation.Two cases were in Zone 1, the Moncton region.

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Saint Mary’s University lifts mask mandate in common areas but still required in classrooms and labs

Saint Mary’s University in Halifax no longer requires masking in common areas, despite them still being “encouraged.”Masking will, however, still be needed in classrooms and labs.Margaret Murphy, the associate vice-president of external affairs, says the school has taken a “measured approach” so far, helping get to a point where the university could “gradually ease the conditions, lessen the conditions as time goes on.”She says the decision came from the Return to Campus Advisory Team, which includes student and faculty representation.“Usually, I don’t wear the mask, so I don’t really care about that,” says student Ayako Nakajima. “Some of the students or the teachers really care about that.”“It would be nice if we could go without masking because sometimes they get annoying,” admits Jillian MacEwan, another student.

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Two more Louis Riel Division schools move to remote learning as superintendent shows concern

He said on Friday, there were 428 staff absences across the division with 111 of those unfilled.The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) put out a call Thursday for all schools to be moved to the red, or critical, level on the province’s Pandemic Response System.Premier Brian Pallister says the province is doing everything it can to keep kids in school.“For many people, they need the structure of a classroom and they need direct contact with an educator or a teacher,” said Pallister Thursday.

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COVID-19: Winnipeg school moving to remote learning for two weeks

COVID-19 cases at a Winnipeg K-8 school have forced a move to remote learning for the next two weeks.A letter sent to families obtained by Global News says there are several confirmed cases amongst staff and students of Ecole Marie-Anne Gaboury since April 15 and more are anticipated over the weekend.As a result, the Louis Riel School Division is transitioning all students to home learning from Monday, April 26 to Friday, May 7.“This decision will prevent any possibility of transmission in the school and ensure we have the staff capacity to provide learning from home over the next two weeks,” LRSD superintendent Christian Michalik said in the letter.“If in-school learning were to continue, given the cycle of community transmission, we would

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2 new cases of COVID-19 connected to schools in Nova Scotia

COVID-19 connected to schools in Nova Scotia late Friday afternoon.Unlike the other school-related cases announced this week, these cases are at schools outside of the province’s central health zone. The new cases are at Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro, the northern health zone, and at Shipyard Elementary in Sydney, the eastern health zone.In a release, the province said neither person was at school on Friday.

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Saskatoon schools stick with in-class learning as COVID-19 sparks concerns

Class is back in session after spring break in Saskatchewan, fueling some COVID-19 concerns among families and teachers.Scientist and father of five Kyle Anderson didn’t send his kids to school on Monday. COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan to be expanded to first responders “Right now, just having a few less students in a classroom increases everyone’s safety, particularly the teachers,” said Anderson, who is a University of Saskatchewan assistant professor in biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.Anderson said his family decided to switch to at-home learning now that variants of concern (VOCs) have made their way to the Saskatoon area.

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New Brunswick teachers union says province should stick with hybrid high school

COVID-19 spread.Minister of Health Dorothy Shephard said the plan would be revisited in two weeks, but the New Brunswick Teachers Association (NBTA) says the 2020-2021 school year has seen enough flip-flopping already.“We’ve been on the yo-yo of changes long enough,” says union boss Rick Cuming.“The system definitely needs some stability.” N.B.

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Coronavirus: Students at 3 Kingston-area schools to return to class Tuesday

COVID-19 exposure identified on March 27. According to the school board, the health unit has determined that the general school populations at all three facilities are not at risk.

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Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for TVDSB opens with delay in Aylmer, Ont.

coronavirus testing for staff and students.TVDSB is offering testing for select students at two different schools per week.East Elgin Secondary School in Aylmer, Ont., served as the first testing site of the week. The second round of testing this week takes place at Westminster Secondary School in London on Thursday.

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Coronavirus: 1 case identified at St. Martha Catholic School in Kingston

COVID-19 has been identified at a Kingston elementary school.According to a statement from the board, it was notified of a case at St. Martha Catholic School March 4.

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Fraser Health warns of more COVID-19 variant of concern school exposures

COVID-19 variant of concern Tuesday.In Surrey: North Surrey Secondary, Frost Rd Elementary, Princess Margaret Secondary, Woodward Hills Elementary, A.J. McLellan Elementary, and Sullivan Heights Secondary School.In Burnaby: Marlborough Elementary.In Port Coquitlam: Archbishop Carney Regional.In Coquitlam: Ecole Maple Creek Middle.

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Potential COVID-19 case identified a Polson Park school in Kingston

COVID-19.All students and staff connected to the cohort have been told to self-isolate “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting the school community,” the Limestone District School Board said.Note that a positive case has yet to be detected for sure, but the health unit is simply investigating a potential case of the virus at the moment. COVID-19 found at 3 Kingston schools The health unit will be reaching out to students and staff who may have been in close contact with the person being investigated.

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A possible variant case of COVID-19 forces the closure of an entire school in Quebec City

COVID-19 variant.Regional Public Health Director Dr. André Dontigny said the case was flagged through preliminary laboratory screening, which can detect mutations that are present in three highly-transmissible variants of the virus.But Dontigny, speaking at a rare Saturday news conference, told reporters that officials had not yet confirmed the presence of a variant, let alone whether the case in question is linked to any of the three variants of concern that have surfaced so far in Canada.

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COVID-19 outbreak at Sutherland school: SHA

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) on Sunday informed the school division about a COVID-19 outbreak at Sutherland School.Students, parents, and staff have all been informed. Classes at the school will continue on Feb.

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‘Happy to be going back’: Durham Region students return to the classroom

given the green light by the province to reopen.Relief was the feeling among many parents in the region.“I feel really good about it,” said April Huard, whose child attends a high school in Oshawa.“My kids are really happy to be going back.” Coronavirus: More Ontario schools reopen to in-person learning For Amanda Saunders, learning from home was beginning to take a toll on her son.“I’m quite happy, especially for their mental health,” Saunders said.“My son does suffer from mental health issues, so during that time, it was very isolating.”While many say they feel confident sending their kids back, safety continues to be top of mind.“Obviously, there’s a worry,” said one parent, whose concerns are being echoed by elementary school

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COVID-19 case at Garibaldi Secondary was in close contact with variant: Fraser Health

Why experts say B.C. should get as close to ‘COVID-zero’ as possible The Maple Ridge COVID-19 testing centre will be closed Monday to support this testing.Appointments at the centre have been rescheduled, and walk-ins will be redirected to other testing centres.Fraser Health says they have notified all staff and students who were close contacts to the case.

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Winter weather travel advisory issued for Hamilton, snowfall warning in Burlington

winter weather travel advisory for Tuesday afternoon and into the evening in Hamilton and Toronto.Forecasters expect total snowfall amounts of five to 10 centimetres, with about 15 centimetres possible.The national weather agency says “rapidly accumulating snow may make travel difficult,” and heavy snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility for motorists.Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Milton and Halton Hills remain under a snowfall warning with upwards of 15 centimetres of snow expected to fall on Tuesday.

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Students in KFL&A join 6 other regions returning to in-class learning

Kingston-public health identifies U.K. coronavirus variant in region In an open letter to parents posted Jan.

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N.B. school administrators not surprised by surge in student absentee rate

COVID-19 recovery.More than 6,000 students — about 27 per cent of enrolment — did not attend classes Thursday in Anglophone School District South, which covers the Saint John region.That’s up slightly from Wednesday’s 23 per cent, which came on the first day of the health region’s shift to the red phase.

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Peterborough-area parents mixed on return to in-class learning on Jan. 25

coronavirus pandemic.On Wednesday, the province announced that based on the most recent data and advice of the chief medical officer of health, most schools within the jurisdiction of Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit can resume in-person learning on Jan. 25.Parent reaction to the news is mixed.

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New Brunswick parent launches petition calling for schools to close during red phase

COVID-19 recovery.Theresa Jarvis has a daughter in middle school and her husband is a military veteran with health complications.She said she started the petition Monday, less than 24 hours after Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy announced schools would stay open, with increased restrictions, during the red phase.This represented a change to New Brunswick’s Return to School plan unveiled in September. New Brunswick reports 36 new COVID-19 cases, moves Edmundston to red phase The petition applauds the work of Cardy and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Lethbridge students back in the classroom after weeks of online learning

As a mother of four, Share Thomas says she’s been able to see how Lethbridge schools — from kindergarten to high school — cope with the changes of COVID-19 restrictions first hand. With her children back in online classes this week, she says it’s been a much smoother process than the initial transition.“This time around has been a lot better than spring of last year,” Thomas said Tuesday. “We’ve gotten so much information.

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High-risk exposure to COVID-19 identified at Amherstview Public School

COVID-19 at Amherstview Public School.According to a post on the school board’s website, students and staff who may be at risk will self-isolate pending further direction from public health.In a letter sent home to parents and guardians on Thursday, KFL&A Public Health says it is working with the school and Limestone District School board to identify any additional affected individuals. It added that not all students or staff will be affected by the exposure.

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5 new coronavirus cases linked to schools in London and Middlesex

coronavirus cases linked to schools were reported in London and Middlesex this weekend.The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) says Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) announced another COVID-19 case at East Elgin Secondary School, where there are now five active cases.TVDSB says SWPH also reported a new case at Davenport Public School and Huron Park Secondary School.The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported a new case at Princess Anne French Immersion Public School. Each of these schools have one active case.

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Coronavirus: London Christian High moves learning online until Jan. 4

COVID-19 were identified at the school.London Christian High at 24 Braesyde Ave., near Hamilton and Gore roads, learned about a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the building from the Middlesex-London Health Unit “late in the school day” on Monday. Coronavirus: Cases dip in London-Middlesex as 16 new infections reported; 18 new cases in Huron-Perth According to the MLHU’s dashboard, there are currently two known cases tied to the school.“We decided out of an abundance of caution for our community and because we are committed to student safety to move all of our learning online for all students until the Christmas break,” says principal Tim Bentum.Bentum says the school expects to resume in-person learning on Jan.

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Positive COVID-19 cases identified at 4 schools in Middlesex-London

COVID-19 at four schools in the region.There are three cases within the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB): one at Westmount Public School, another at C.C. Carrothers Public School and a third at Westminster Secondary School.

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Nova Scotia reports new COVID-19 case at Park West School in Halifax

COVID-19 connected to a primary school in Halifax. The case, located at Park West School, is one of the 15 new cases reported on Friday.Health officials say the individual who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus was not in school on Friday and is self-isolating. Nova Scotia reports 15 new COVID-19 cases Friday Officials are working to identify any students or staff who may have been in close contact with the individual.

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B.C. parents urged to keep kids out of school in protest over class size, mask policy

coronavirus back-to-school plan.The BC Student SICK Out has been planned by two moms in Langley and has more than 2,500 members on Facebook.“We are asking everyone that is able to keep their children home from school to do so,” organizer Miranda Tracy said.“We are doing this to bring attention to our schools and the safety measures that are not in place but are everywhere else. We are asking for masks, smaller class sizes and online learning options for everyone who would like it across the province.”There have been growing concerns from parents and teachers over the last few weeks as exposure events continue to grow in schools.

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Coronavirus case confirmed at John Paul II Catholic S.S., 2 elementary schools in London, Ont.

Coronavirus cases were reported at three schools in the London and Middlesex region over the weekend.The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) reported a COVID-19 case at John Paul II Catholic Secondary School as well as a case at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Elementary School.

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Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Newton Elementary School in Surrey

COVID-19 outbreak at Newton Elementary School in Surrey.Surrey school superintendent Jordan Tinney sent a letter out to students and staff Friday evening saying the school will be closed until Dec. 14th.Tonight, we met with @Fraserhealth and they have declared an outbreak at Newton Elementary.

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School daycare closures must match school closings, say unions

Quebec looks at temporarily closing schools The unions also claim that “class bubbles,” a form of social distancing used to prevent the spread of the virus in schools, cannot be practically enforced in daycares.According to CSQ president Sonia Éthier, keeping school daycare services open while closing schools would compromise public health measures to limit the spread of the virus.The unions are calling for “consistency” in government decisions, asking Quebec to also close school daycares if the provincial government chooses to keep schools closed before and after Christmas.Thursday’s comments come ahead of a public health update scheduled for 5 p.m.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan to take questions amid surging COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in the province.Horgan is also expected to provide details on when his caucus will be sworn in, when he will appoint a new cabinet, and whether he will be reconvening the legislature for a fall sitting.The expectation is cabinet and caucus will be sworn in next week. More record-breaking numbers as B.C.

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Concerns raised over N.S. COVID-19 alert protocols following school exposures

COVID-19 case among their classmates.“That certain people had it, certain people were just making it up, that everyone was getting closed out of school, said Kieran Cassista, a Grade 10 student at the school.“A lot of other students were nervous, they were kind of freaking out, the class got panicky,” said Caetlyn Ott.It wasn’t until long after the final bell had rung and students had gone home that public health confirmed a student at Auburn Drive High School had tested positive and there was exposure at the school on Nov. 13.

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Coronavirus: Toronto school declares outbreak after 13 students test positive

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a Toronto high school after 13 students tested positive for the virus.The Toronto District School Board says Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute remains open.When asked about the outbreak, Toronto Public Health says it will advise if a class, cohort or a school should be closed for a period of time.

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New COVID-19 cases announced at 3 Kelowna elementary schools

Coronavirus spreads among Kelowna school population, 4 more exposures announced They’re now quarantining at home, according to the school district.“The safety and well-being of students, families, and staff remains our highest priority,” superintendent Kevin Kaardal said in a news release.“Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to implement the strict health and safety protocols and procedures that are in place so students and staff can continue to attend school as safely as possible.” Coronavirus: Second COVID-19 case confirmed at Kelowna Secondary School The school district said Interior Health directly follows up with anyone potentially exposed to a confirmed case.

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Coronavirus: Pickering, Ont., families teach their children with unique community school

coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge parents with sending their kids to class, a handful of families in Pickering have taken the matter into their own hands and started their own community school.“It’s a lot of work at both ends, but the payoff is priceless,” says Steve Mcgoey whose son and daughter both take part in the program.The group made up of four families who started their own school when they realized heading back wasn’t safe.

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BCTF renewing calls for mandatory masks inside classrooms

BC Teachers’ Federation is once again pushing for mandatory masks in classrooms, now that the federal government has identified airborne particles are a risk of COVID-19 transmission.President, Teri Mooring has been pushing for mandatory masks for everyone over the age of 10 any time they’re on school grounds since August.On Friday, Canadian health officials officially recognized that COVID-19 can spread through tiny droplets known as aerosols that can linger in the air.Mooring says with the new information, her case for mandatory masks in classrooms is stronger. B.C.

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New Brunswick to provide COVID-19 update Monday afternoon

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Public Health also reported New Brunswick’s third death related to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus case confirmed at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in London, Ont.

MLHU) has identified a positive case of COVID-19 at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in London, Ont.The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) says the school will remain open and school buses will operate.They say staff, parents and guardians of all Banting students have been notified. Probable COVID-19 case in Stratford is first in Huron-Perth school community “Students and staff who are at risk will be contacted by MLHU and will be asked to remain in self-isolation for a period of 14 days,” said education director Mark Fisher.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The health unit says its working to track down close contacts.

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Coronavirus case confirmed at Mary Wright Public School in Strathroy, Ont., health unit says

MLHU) has confirmed a case of the novel coronavirus at Mary Wright Public School in Strathroy, Ont.In a statement, the health unit says the case was at school during the time they were infectious.The health unit adds that it’s following up with close contacts and advising them to stay home and quarantine.

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One month into homeschooling, one Manitoba mother explains how they’re doing

Coronavirus — More Manitoba families looking at homeschooling for fall Last school year there were 3,689 students registered to homeschool, 3,708 in 2018-19 and 3,643 in 2017-18.One family that took the leap to try homeschooling is Michelle Budiwski’s. The mom from Rivers, Man., northwest of Brandon, is teaching her three children at home this September for the first time.“We did so well when the kids were sent home in March for school at home,” she said.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan school districts grade back-to-school success

coronavirus pandemic.‘Life is a journey, how you live is your adventure’ … words of wisdom from the school sign outside Kelowna’s Springvalley middle school.While school is undoubtedly an adventure, it has been even more so in 2020 given the global health crisis that’s been responsible for more than a million deaths worldwide, including 9,577 in Canada as of Tuesday, and at least 240 in B.C. B.C.

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New Brunswick superintendent not surprised by spike in school absentee rate

absentee rates for elementary and middle school students in the first month of the school year.Superintendent Zoë Watson said the Anglophone School District South (ASDS) examined numbers for students in kindergarten through Grade 8 and found a 132 per cent increase in days missed by students due to “illness,” when compared with numbers from September 2019.Watson said the district has been working to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 within the school system, including asking students to stay home if they’re exhibiting any two of a number of symptoms identified by New Brunswick public health.So, she said the numbers did not surprise her.“Because we have, across the province, asked parents, family members each morning before their child goes to

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COMMENTARY: Helpful FAQs as kids go back-to-school with mandatory mask policies in place

perform equally well in terms of reducing the respiratory droplets expelled by the wearer. Therefore, it is reasonable to look out for cloth masks that may offer the wearer less face irritation.

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Lethbridge YMCA offers classroom space to help relieve overcrowding amid COVID-19

Early learning students from Coalbanks Elementary School are in a brand new classroom at the Lethbridge YMCA.“This is a partnership that’s new for Lethbridge School Division,” Isabelle Plomp, Early Childhood Services Coordinator for Lethbridge School Division, said.

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Florida man says school forced son to take off Hooters mask

coronavirus mask, which featured branding from the restaurant Hooters.Steve Golba says his son Ian, 11, was forced to switch out the mask at Sunset Park Elementary School in Windermere, Fla., on Monday, after the boy’s teacher flagged it as inappropriate.“There’s nothing offensive or derogatory about this mask,” Golba told local station WESH. ‘Karen’ Halloween mask triggers a flurry of orders — and complaints The orange mask features the word “Hooters” written several times across it in white balloon letters.“I don’t think it’s offensive,” Golba said.

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One week into school, Manitoba parents feeling cautiously optimistic

back-to-school six months ago, but now it’s become routine.The Winnipeg parent had some anxiety before school started amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and what that meant for sending her son Kyle to Grade 4. Manitoba parents, students grapple with anxieties about heading back to class Now, one week into the 2020 school year, she’s cautiously optimistic.“Kyle’s been very excited.

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Fall season presents additional COVID-19 risks and a ‘chaotic couple of months,’ experts suggest

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0