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June 29, 2020

Coronavirus Cases Mount in India, Iran and Australia
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Coronavirus cases are continuing to increase across the Global South. In
India, the number of COVID-19 cases has topped 500,000, and the peak of
the pandemic is projected to be weeks away. Health officials warn the
total number of cases could top 1 million by the end of the month.

Iran has ordered residents to wear masks at indoor gathering places. On
Saturday, Iran reported 127 deaths, its highest daily death toll in
three months.
Meanwhile, Australia is reporting its biggest jump in COVID-19 cases in
two months.


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