World Reports Record 1.3 Million New COVID Cases As US Outbreak Flares
On the last day of the year, the COVID pandemic is ending 2021 with a bang: health authorities around the world have confirmed more than 1.2M new cases in the 24 hours to Thursday – a new record.
The US also booked a new record of its own, with 355.9K new cases, dragging the 7-day average to a new record high as well.