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Restrictions Tighten in Iran, South Korea as Countries Around the World Battle Surges

HeadlineDec 07, 2020

Globally, coronavirus cases have now topped 67 million and 1.5 million known deaths. In Iran, authorities have extended measures including curfews and travel restrictions as the death toll went past 50,000 over the weekend. South Korea is tightening its restrictions as cases spike, limiting gatherings and ordering gyms and karaoke bars to close.

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