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Brazil on Sunday reported 23,101 new coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally to 3,340,197.
The country recorded a further 620 Covid-19 deaths over a 24 hour period, according to the health ministry.
The governor of the US state of Georgia, who has opposed local mask mandates and even sued over one in Atlanta, has signed a new executive order that allows local governments to enact mask requirements to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
As with previous orders, the one issued Saturday says residents and visitors of the state are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings when they are outside of their homes, except when eating, drinking or exercising outside.