The department of health says there has been an increase of 2 649 coronavirus cases in the country, in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, taking total infections, to more than 1.458-million. 547 more people have died and the death toll now stands at 44 946. The recovery rate remains at 90%.

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3 February 2021

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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The department of health says there has been an increase of 2 649 coronavirus cases in the country, in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, taking total infections, to more than 1.458-million. 547 more people have died and the death toll now stands at 44 946. The recovery rate remains at 90%.

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