In yestersday's daily Covid-19 update, the health department said there had been 1 447 new infections. There has been another 157 fatalities, with the death toll on 49 941. The recovery rate remains at 94%.

In yestersday’s daily Covid-19 update, the health department said there had been 1 447 new infections. There has been another 157 fatalities, with the death toll on 49 941. The recovery rate remains at 94%.

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28 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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In yestersday’s daily Covid-19 update, the health department said there had been 1 447 new infections. There has been another 157 fatalities, with the death toll on 49 941. The recovery rate remains at 94%.

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