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Sweden scraps COVID restrictions as new weekly case numbers drop globally

Night revellers celebrate at the KB nightclub in Malmoe, Sweden

Night revellers celebrate at the KB nightclub in Malmoe, Sweden Source: Getty Images

New WHO figures show coronavirus cases fell 17 per cent worldwide over the last week compared to the previous week.


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By Massilia Aili

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New WHO figures show coronavirus cases fell 17 per cent worldwide over the last week compared to the previous week.



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