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US records almost 60,000 new coronavirus cases, Brazil’s cases top 55,000

KUWAIT, Aug 13 (KUNA) -- The US recorded in the past 24 hours almost 60,000 new coronavirus cases, whereas Brazil recorded over 55,000 new cases.
According to Johns Hopkins University Thursday, the US recorded 55,910 new coronavirus cases bringing the confirmed cases nationwide to at least 5,197,118.
The tally showed that 1,499 new deaths were reported as the country's death toll reached at least 166,026.
Meanwhile, Brazil reported 55,155 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours and 1,175 deaths, according to the countryآ’s health ministry bringing the country’s confirmed cases to 3,164,785 and at least 104,201 deaths.
The US and Brazil rank first and second globally in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths. (end) si.bs