In this week’s Global COVID-19 Wrap, SABC News captures highlights from all corners of the globe, as the number of confirmed infections worldwide continues to rise.
Currently, the COVID-19 cases worldwide stand at over 119.1 million with more than 94.7 million recoveries and deaths at 2 642 994.
In South Africa, the number of confirmed cases has surpassed the 1.5 million mark, whilst the death toll has risen to 51 110.
On the rest of the continent, 52 African Union Member States have so far reported 4 037 673 cases; with 107 207 deaths and 3 604 089 recoveries.
COVID-19 stories making headlines around the world:
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