Coronavirus digest: Global cases surge past 250 million
By DW
09 November 2021 |
12:36 pm
Europe has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 infections since the start of the pandemic, followed by Asia. Meanwhile, Germany's incidence rate hit a new record for the second straight day. Follow DW for the latest.
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