Records tumble in Brazil, the world’s second worst-hit country; repatriated NZ couple test positive; Australian state of Victoria brings back restrictions
Brazil passed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday and approached 50,000 deaths, as New Zealand reported fresh asymptomatic cases and a the Australian state of Victoria announced a return to restrictions amid a surge in cases.
The grim milestone for Brazil marks a new nadir for the world’s second worst-hit country as it struggles with a tense political climate and a worsening economic outlook.
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