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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world has passed two-million, with the global death toll now at just over 128,000 people.


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By Bethan Smoleniec

Source: SBS



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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world has passed two-million, with the global death toll now at just over 128,000 people.


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