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The latest health reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Texas reports a record 12,293 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Texas reports a record 12,293 new cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, there are 147,030 active COVID-19 cases across the state.
Ireland records 2,006 COVID-19 deaths after 12 new fatalities
Ireland's total deaths linked to COVID-19 reached 2,006 following 12 new reported fatalities, with 379 new cases confirmed and 282 patients hospitalised.
Gaza records 600 new cases in 24 hours as infections surge
Palestine reported 1,268 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, with 600 in Gaza, as health systems face strain and lockdown resistance continues.
U.S. military reported a record high number of COVID-19 cases with 1,314 new cases on Tuesday, according to data from the Department of Defense
The U.S. military reported a record high number of COVID-19 cases with 1,314 new cases on Tuesday, according to data from the Department of Defense.
Ukraine surpasses 10,000 total deaths from COVID-19 after a record 256 new fatalities are reported in the past 24 hours
Ukraine surpasses 10,000 total deaths from COVID-19 after a record 256 new fatalities are reported in the past 24 hours.
South Korea raises social distancing to Level 1.5 in Seoul Capital Area
The government will implement Level 1.5 social distancing measures in the Seoul Capital Area from 19 November, following a rise in daily cases. The new rules apply to Seoul and Gyeonggi Province from 19 November, and to Incheon from 23 November.
Health Secretary Rachel Levine announces that out-of-state travelers will be required to either quarantine or present a negative COVID-19 test to enter the state
Health Secretary Rachel Levine announces that out-of-state travelers will be required to either quarantine or present a negative COVID-19 test to enter the state.