The country has recorded more than 3 000 new Covid-19 infections, in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, in what appears to be an apparent rising infection rate.

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26 November 2020

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 country has recorded more than 3 000 new Covid-19 infections, in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, in what appears to be an apparent rising infection rate.

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