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The world health organization for the past day revealed a record increase in deaths from COVID-19 APR. About it reports RIA "news".

"In recent days, according to who, the world revealed 294 237 new cases and deaths 9985. It is the second highest mortality rate for the entire period of the pandemic, more deaths were recorded until 17 April, when died 12 453 people", – stated in the message.

Earlier, on 15 August, the Ministry of health of Italy recorded the highest since may, the number of new cases of infection with coronavirus infection COVID-19.

The first two cases of mers identified in Russia 31 January the citizens of China.March 11, the world health organization (who) declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic.As measures in Russia were declared non-working days, in some regions introduced a state of isolation, was discontinued flights and closed borders.