Coronavirus pandemic has infected at least 42.3 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives around the world. Here are updates for October 24
Mexico reports 6,604 more coronavirus cases and 418 more deaths, bringing the official number of cases to 880,775 and the death toll to 88,312
US reports more than 79,000 new coronavirus cases nationwide, breaking single-day record set on July 16 by more than 3,000 cases
Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah to consult with other rulers to discuss recommendations by PM to declare a state of emergency over a surge in Covid-19 cases
Health experts warn a virus surge is expected in US as cold weather sets in. Here's the latest #Covid19 figures in America:
India reports 53,370 new coronavirus cases and 650 new deaths, taking the overall tally past 7.8 million and death toll to 117,956
Polish President Andrzej Duda infected with Covid-19, but feels good – state media
Russia reports 16,521 new infections and 296 new deaths from coronavirus. The country has the fourth highest number of cases in the world
Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Anze Logar tests positive for Covid19 and is self-isolating for the next 10 days
Istanbul Mayor Ekram Imamoglu tests positive for Covid-19. In hospital for treatment
A look at active cases of #Covid19, a disease that has infected over 42 million people globally
Hundreds of Italian protesters, outraged by new Covid-19 restrictions, clash with police in Naples despite rising infections
Algerian president goes into self-isolation after several test positive for Covid-19 within government and presidency
Turkey registers 2,091 new Covid-19 patients as 69 more people lose their lives to the virus – Health Ministry
French health ministry reports 45,422 new confirmed Covid-19 cases with 138 more deaths
Colombia surpasses one million Covid-19 cases – health ministry

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