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June 17, 2020

Daily Coronavirus Deaths Reach New Highs in India & Pakistan; Beijing Locks Down Again
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In China, Beijing has closed its schools again and canceled thousands of
flights after a new COVID outbreak. One hundred six Beijing residents
have tested positive over the past week. Many of the cases are linked to
a major food market. In India, the death toll has reached nearly 12,000
after authorities registered more than 2,000 deaths on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Pakistan reported 140 people died over the past day - a new
daily high.


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