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Here are the latest news updates on the COVID-19 pandemic:

Global Updates

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported over 250 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over 5 million deaths.
• The global death toll has surpassed 5 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.
• The WHO has warned that the pandemic is not over and that new variants of the virus are emerging.

Vaccination Efforts

• The United States has administered over 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with over 50% of the population fully vaccinated.
• The European Union has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15.
• India has launched a massive vaccination drive, with over 100 million doses administered in the past week.

New Variants

• The WHO has identified a new variant of the virus, known as the "Delta" variant, which is spreading rapidly in several countries.
• The Delta variant is more contagious than previous variants and has been linked to increased hospitalizations and deaths.
• The WHO has warned that the Delta variant could lead to a surge in cases and hospitalizations in the coming weeks.

Economic Impact

• The global economy has suffered a significant impact from the pandemic, with many countries experiencing recession.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the pandemic could lead to a global economic downturn.
• The IMF has also warned that the pandemic could exacerbate income inequality and poverty.

Travel Restrictions

• Many countries have imposed travel restrictions to slow the spread of the virus.
• The United States has imposed travel restrictions on several countries, including the UK, Ireland, and Brazil.
• The European Union has also imposed travel restrictions on several countries, including the UK and South Africa.

Other Updates

• The pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, with many people experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
• The pandemic has also had a significant impact on education, with many schools and universities forced to close or switch to online learning.
• The pandemic has also had a significant impact on the environment, with many countries experiencing a reduction in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.