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23.03.2021 / 21:56

Canada expected to revise COVID school guidelines this summer

COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing has become the norm and an important tool, along with masking, in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.In Canada, the public health recommendation is to keep a distance of at least two metres (6.6 feet) from others. Distancing more effective than school closures in reducing COVID-19 deaths: study This is different from the U.S.

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Man stabbed over social distancing dispute in Nanaimo, B.C., speaks out

physical distancing turned violent in Nanaimo, B.C. on Wednesday.Nanaimo RCMP said it happened around 6 p.m.

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USask doctor says low COVID-19 cases could worsen next wave

COVID-19 cases have typically fallen across the country in recent weeks and the Saskatchewan government is regularly reporting fewer than 200 new infections per day.However, a doctor warns those falling numbers could trigger the next wave of the pandemic.“We can naturally start to become complacent,” Dr.

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COVID-19: Vancouver man accused of hosting illegal penthouse party faces new charge

COVID-19 restrictions is facing a new charge ahead of a court appearance on Monday.Mo Movassaghi, 42, was taken into custody on Jan. 31 when Vancouver police served a warrant on his penthouse suite located on Richards Street.Police said Movassaghi was hiding behind a chair among more than 70 people, none of whom were wearing masks.Police said when they attended the unit they found 78 people inside, along with menus, liquor, point-of-sale terminals and multiple cash tills.Police handed out more than $17,000 in fines and said the suite appeared to be operating as a nightclub and show lounge complete with a stripper pole.Movassaghi has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with the orders of a health officer.

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Bottles thrown from balcony of downtown Toronto condo reportedly hosting ‘large gathering’: police

Toronto police say they are investigating after bottles were thrown from the balcony of a downtown condo unit where there was reportedly a “large gathering” Sunday afternoon.Police said they received a call to the area of York Street and Lake Shore Boulevard at 2:35 p.m.There were reports of a gathering at a condo unit and bottles being thrown down to the road below, police said.

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New dining experience gains popularity in the Okanagan

Coronavirus: New Year’s celebrations altered by restrictions A dining bubble nestled in an outdoor garden patio at the Curious Artistry and Alchemy Café in Kelowna is one that plays host to a unique winter experience.“It’s a four-course meal which Luigi (Coccaro, Curious Café owner) has come up with our chefs and people can have a nice dining experience in their six and just for a brief moment forget what’s going on,” said Ryan Chodola, bar manager at Curious Artistry and Alchemy Café.

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300 Nova Scotians charged for violating COVID-19 regulations since March

COVID-19 regulations since the pandemic began.Since March 24, police say 308 Nova Scotians have been charged. Of those, 67 were charged under the Emergency Management Act and 241 under the Health Protection Act.

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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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Santa struggles to spread cheer — not COVID-19 — under safety restrictions

COVID-19 rates rising in New York City and around the nation, professional Clauses are forced to figure out new ways to ho-ho-ho.Some are taking to Zoom, including 72-year-old Tim Connaghan, a Long Islander who’s been playing Kris Kringle at private parties and places like the Marines’ Toys for Tots events for half a century. Last year, he had 32 in-person gigs; for 2020, he’ll still make a few socially-distanced appearances, but most will be remote.For one virtual corporate party, he’s working with an event producer to deck out a 15-by-20-foot warehouse space with a scarlet throne, Christmas trees, wrapped gifts and large nutcrackers.

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Coronavirus: Peel Region officials advise against large gatherings during Diwali

Here’s how Toronto, Peel Region will enforce new ‘red-level’ social gathering rules Loh says that Peel residents should limit close contacts to only people they live with and only meet anyone outside of their household for “the most essential reasons.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Brampton, Ont.

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‘It’s concerning and selfish’: Videos show large crowds on Granville Street during global pandemic

coronavirus pandemic.“Our primary responsibility that night was protection of people and property and that’s exactly what we did,” Visintin said. “Despite the hostility we were met with, the anti-police sentiment we were met with, it became a public safety issue and public safety was paramount so yes, our officers responded exceptionally to the large group that was there.”Police said they stopped a Range Rover for a traffic violation and were swarmed by the people inside.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]They arrested one man for jumping on the hood of a police vehicle and a rear passenger side window on another police car was also smashed.

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Hosts charged after RCMP disperse 3 Antigonish parties with more than 50 people

socially distance.Sgt. Andrew Joyce told Global News some of the parties had 50 to 70 attendees.The hosts of three parties were charged under the Nova Scotia Health Protection Act with failing to socially distance.

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Coronavirus: Yorkton RCMP reminded to mask up after indoor group photo-op

coronavirus cases, RCMP say “it would have been advisable” for the eight members of that city’s detachment standing shoulder-to-shoulder for an indoor photo-op two weeks ago to be wearing masks.“Our members work in close contact when responding to calls for service and within our buildings and offices. Most of them consider coworkers their social bubble,” said Saskatchewan RCMP media relations in a statement Wednesday.“However, it would have been advisable for them to be wearing masks.”The photo was shared by Yorkton RCMP on their Facebook page on Sept.

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Manitobans deal with ‘COVID fatigue’ as pandemic drags on, says psychologist

Should you skip Thanksgiving due to the pandemic? Manitoba’s top doctor says yes Wohl said the longer the pandemic goes on, the more desensitized people become to the numbers.“According to prospect theory, there’s a diminishing sensitivity as numbers increase,” Wohl said.“When we first heard the number of COVID cases increasing from 5 to 10, it felt more than when we heard the numbers had increased from 100 to 105.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Wohl recently co-authored a scientific study about COVID-19 death rates in 84 countries around the world, and found that trust plays a part in coronavirus death rates.People in societies that are more civically engaged and trusting of state institutions

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14 people fined $880 each for large party in Scarborough

Toronto police say 14 fines for not following public health rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic were handed out after officers were called to a house for a “noisy party” in Scarborough.Police said they attended a residence in the Kingston Road and St. Clair Avenue East area on Wednesday that had about 50 people.The provincial offence notices were issued under the Reopening Ontario Act for failing to comply with Section 7.0.2.

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AHS notified after Langdon-area residents voice concerns about large gathering over the weekend

The RCMP and Alberta Health Services were contacted following a large gathering at a local restaurant in southern Alberta over the weekend. Alberta adds 358 COVID-19 cases since Friday, no plans to further restrict gatherings like Ontario [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] New COVID-19 gathering restrictions expanded to all of Ontario

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Trick-or-treating in New Brunswick can be safe despite coronavirus: epidemiologist

Halloween all of her life.“The little girl is still in me that wants to play dress-up,” she said. Coronavirus — Halloween trick-or-treating banned in Woodstock, N.B.

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Manitoba hookah lounges, other establishments fined for public health violations during pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic, the latest being a hookah lounge on Corydon Avenue.The 7 Dreams Arabian Lounge has been ticketed for more than $2,500 for not following the province’s special measures — the sixth such ticket the lounge is facing this month for allowing customers to use hookahs.The lounge now owes the province more than $15,000.

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Bill Kelly: We’re letting our guard down on COVID-19

COVID-19 in the last couple of days, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s considering strategic shutdowns in provincial hotspots.That’s bad news for struggling businesses who are trying to get back on their feet from the first shutdown, and the sad fact of the matter is, we’ve only got ourselves to blame.We in Ontario were feeling pretty good about ourselves for flattening the curve and reducing the incidence of new COVID-19 cases.

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Masks, distancing can be difficult for challenged students, says Winnipeg advocate

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Some kids seek out touch, other kids are touch-averse because of trauma in their past.

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Provincial health team concerned about Nova Scotia’s ‘pack mentality’

coronavirus update on Wednesday, Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, the chief officer of health, said young Nova Scotians may be getting too comfortable in large gatherings.“I was made aware of a very long outside line-up at a Halifax bar on the weekend, and very clearly by the pictures people were not practicing social distancing,” said Strang.Some lineup to get into the Lower Deck this evening.

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Bill Kelly: COVID-19 fatigue is spreading, and that’s a problem

François Legault to his citizens.Quebec has seen a troubling increase in the number of new cases of COVID-19 — not a catastrophic increase, but worrisome nonetheless.Legault is concerned that too many people are becoming lax in their adherence to the COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing and staying in our social bubbles, which is supposed to only include family and close friends that we’ve had extensive contact with.

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Smash Mouth posts hate mail after Sturgis concert’s COVID-19 backlash

performed for socially undistanced thousands at a time over the course of 10 days, at an event attended by hundreds of thousands in total.According to the Associated Press, 103 COVID-19 cases directly related to the rally have been reported by the health departments in eight states — South Dakota, Minnesota,Wisconsin, Nebraska, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming and Washington.The band has not had much to say about Sturgis or responded to media requests since performing at the rally.

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Quebec high school teacher resigns over government’s COVID-19 guidelines

After teaching for close to three decades, a Montreal-area high school teacher has decided to resign after learning about the province’s back-to-school, saying it will hardly protect she and her family from contracting the coronavirus. The Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers (QPAT) is disappointed the government refused to make masks and social distancing mandatory in classrooms, leading to many of its 8,000 members to resign or retire early, as in the case of Sonia Barnes Huggins. “Well I would’ve liked to have seen the government care about the teachers and care about how they would re-enter the school,” said Huggins.

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A ‘socially distanced’ concert — is this the future for music lovers?

coronavirus days of sweaty mosh pits and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It’s likely going to be a while before we get back to that carefree state — if ever.The U.K.

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Coronavirus: Toronto bar apologizes for large crowds seen on patio

Toronto bar is apologizing after videos and photos surfaced on social media appearing to show crowds of people crammed on its patio over the weekend.Mahjong Bar, located on Dundas Street West near Dovercourt Road, was filmed with dozens of patrons spilled onto the patio section appearing to show very little physical distancing.In a statement, the bar responded to the criticism saying, “We’re deeply saddened by the outcome of Saturday evening.”“What ended up happening was so far from our intentions, and we take full accountability for what took place.

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Coronavirus: Montreal public transit enforcing front-door boarding, fare payments, mandatory masks

Montreal transit returning to mandatory front door boarding on Monday Since July 20, some buses equipped with a new protective panel have been introduced, but now the entire network is outfitted with the new safety measure.Riders say the feel safe using public transit but argue that it is hard to maintain two-metre distance and mask can’t always be enforced[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“You can’t really be two meters when you’re sitting next to somebody you don’t and you don’t know what they’re doing” said Dante Trooks, STM user.“Everyone gets under and just takes off their masks,” says Brossard.The STM, though, says the vast majority of people are following the rules.“Ninety-eight per cent of

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‘So far, so good’: Tuesday marks Day 1 of mandatory masks on Lethbridge transit

The president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 987 says the council decision to reopen Lethbridge transit services with a mandatory mask rule is widely supported by bus drivers. Mandatory mask rule to take effect on Lethbridge Transit Aug.

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Lower Mainland tries to keep cool amid first heat of COVID-19 pandemic

Sunscreen time: B.C.’s South Coast to get first real heat of the summer The district warned visitors not to park illegally on the nearby roads, saying it had increased fines for infractions.Park officials have been pleading with people to respect social distancing amid COVID-19 as they try to cool off in the heat.John McEwen, Anmore mayor and chair of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks said the parks belong to everyone, but that there are limits to what they can accommodate, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Don’t bother coming if it’s closed.

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Coronavirus: La Ronde officially opens its doors to season-pass holders

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It has been kind of hard to experience everything that Montreal has to offer. It felt like a good opportunity,” Santy told Global News.The two love birds are excited about La Ronde, for different reasons.“I’m excited for the slingshot,” Santy said.

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Coronavirus: Lethbridge city council to begin discussions on face mask policies Monday

City of Lethbridge may be following in the footsteps of its northern counterparts. On Monday, city council is set to begin discussions on a mandatory face mask policy in city-owned facilities and transit.Earlier this week, Calgary council voted in favour of making face coverings mandatory on transit and in public spaces, including shopping malls, entertainment facilities, and taxis.

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4,000 volunteers needed to study how COVID-19 spreads at concerts

coronavirus.Although most of Bendzko’s “Bin Ich Ja Hier” (“Now I Am Here”) tour has been postponed until next summer — much to the chagrin of his 192,000 Instagram followers — his show on Aug. 22 will serve as part of a study dubbed RESTART-19, or “risk prediction of indoor sport and culture events for the transmission of COVID-19.”Organized by researchers at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, the aim of the experiment is to analyze how a viral pathogen spreads in a packed, indoor space.

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Regular Lethbridge Transit routes and fees to resume in August

Alberta lake communities clamp down on beach crowds amid COVID-19 “We’re running about 12 per cent of what our normal capacity is, so by relaunching transit, we’re thinking that people will hopefully start riding the bus again.”Preparations include installing a shield for each driver and equipping each vehicle with hand-sanitizer.Mask-wearing will be strongly encouraged for all riders, but it will not be mandatory.

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Winnipeg restaurant with no dance floor fined after patrons start dancing at table

coronavirus pandemic forced them to close, but Chaise doesn’t have a dance floor.“He (the inspector) said that he observed approximately four people who had stood up with their own group and were dancing among themselves,” Ritchie said.

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Brockville’s Aquatarium reopens with plenty of covid protocols in place

Kingston businesses looking forward to reopening under Stage 2 Osborne says there are plenty of measures in place like hand sanitizers at high-touch surfaces, while small visiting groups are spaced out at least 16 minutes apart so cleaners can sanitize surfaces. Physical distancing is another must, while tickets are also purchased online.Brockville Mayor Jason Baker was one of a handful of area politicians on hand for the official social distancing ribbon-cutting ceremony.“It’s inspiring to see the resilience of this facility,” Baker said.

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Coronavirus: Canada adds 370 new cases, 12 deaths Thursday

coronavirus case count went up by 370 Thursday and its deaths by 12.The country now has 106,783 cases total with 27,460 of them active, and 8,749 deaths total.Quebec, the hardest-hit province in Canada, reported 137 new COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 56,216. Quebec bans bars from selling alcohol after midnight to limit coronavirus outbreaks Six new deaths were also reported, though four of them occurred before July 1.

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‘No screaming’: Japan theme park reopens with ‘serious’ roller coaster rides

Japanese theme park have added a game-changing new rule for customers who use their roller coasters, in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus among thrill-seekers on the rides.It’s simple: keep your scream inside while riding the roller coasters. Or, as the park put it, “scream in your heart.” Bill Nye the Science Guy returns for ‘wear a mask!’ PSA on coronavirus The Fuji-Q Highland theme park introduced the rule last month after it re-opened following COVID-19 lockdowns in Japan.

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Physical distancing fail: Pike Lake packed with people over weekend

Pike Lake was packed this weekend, with dozens of people crammed onto the provincial park’s beach — a major physical distancing don’t.“It would be very difficult, with the volume of people down here, to keep distanced on the beach,” said Glenn Thomson, past president of the Pike Lake Cottage and Watershed Association.Saturday was the busiest day of the summer, he said, with some people waiting up to 45 minutes to get into the park, about 35 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon.

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Verdun beach officially opens for the season with COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19.Waves of 80 people are allowed in at a time for blocks of 45 minutes. Borough officials say that’s to allow as many people as possible to make use of the facilities.“The beach capacity is usually around 400 people,” explained Verdun Borough Councillor Pierre L’Heureux, “so it’s a big restriction for sure, yes.” Verdun Beach closure doesn’t stop Montrealers from sunbathing, swimming Fences enclose the spot, beachgoers enter and exit from opposite ends of the site and everyone must sanitize their hands before entering.

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Masks soon mandatory on public transit, Quebec public health director suggests

coronavirus pandemic, the “worst danger” that awaits Quebec is forgetfulness, said national director of public health, Dr.

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Edmonton man develops crowd-reporting app for COVID-19 social distancing

COVID-19, hoping to help people better prepare themselves for social distancing as the province continues to reopen.“Any locations — restaurants, coffee shops, malls, to parks and dog parks.”The app is called CoExist and Lee thought it would be a useful tool for those concerned about exposure during the pandemic.“Especially now we’re reopening,” he said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I think there’s a huge need for it, just because before you leave the house, you’d like to know how crowded a location is.” iOS update will allow ABTraceTogether app to work in background on iPhones Here’s how it works:Users drop a pin wherever they are then select how crowded that particular place is on a scale of

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How many people can I see at once? Coronavirus social rules by region

reopens after months in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, the rules about socializing and group gatherings continue to evolve.The federal government still emphasizes the need for physical distancing, good hand hygiene and staying home as much as possible.However, depending on where you live, you may be able to slowly start seeing friends or visiting family members you haven’t seen since March.Some places, like New Brunswick, allow a “household bubble” wherein one family can join with another, while the province of Ontario introduced “social circles” of up to 10 people in early June.If you do plan to see new people outside your household, experts recommend you do so in an outdoor setting if possible.“There are safer ways to socialize

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Out-of-province family visitation at N.B. nursing homes to open up July 3

COVID-19.With the province’s announcement of an Atlantic bubble opening up on July 3, families will be able to travel between Maritimes provinces without having to self isolate. The manager of The Briarlea senior care home in Moncton, Charline Johnson, says it will be a blessing for residents who haven’t even had a window visit with their out of province family members.

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More than half of Canadians want to keep 2-metre distancing rule, poll finds

physical distancing rules imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, a new poll suggests.And even if they were relaxed, a strong majority wouldn’t be comfortable taking part in activities that would bring them closer to other people, like going to a movie theatre.

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Road closures in Toronto for ActiveTO and construction this weekend

Toronto is set to close portions of roads to promote social distancing, as well as for construction projects.Road closures will be in effect from Saturday starting at 6:00 a.m to Sunday at 11:00 p.m. for ActiveTO.The eastbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West will be shut down from Windermere Avenue to Stadium Road and from Leslie Street to south of Woodbine Avenue.

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One metre or two? The science behind social distancing

Analysis: what constitutes a safe distance when it comes to stopping the spread of Covid-19 depends on where you live

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Coronavirus: Quebec eases physical-distancing measures in daycares

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Daycare workers are asked to keep wearing a face mask and visor to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Lacombe said reducing distancing measures between young children is beneficial for their social and emotional development.On Monday, daycare centres outside the greater Montreal area will also be able to accommodate 100 per cent of their capacity.

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Ben Price says actors are now ‘used to’ new Coronation Street filming practices

Coronation Street star Ben Price has said the soap’s cast have got used to filming with social distancing measures in place.

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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