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More people have now died from the novel coronavirus in France than the 14,000 people who died in the worst recent flu epidemic and the 19,000 killed by the 2003 heatwave, says Health Director-General Jérôme Salomon. SOUNDBITE
The World Health Organization says that Europe and Central Asia could see another half a million deaths by February next year. SOUNDBITE from Director of WHO Europe Hans Kluge
WHO Europe director Hans Kluge warns of another 236,000 Covid-19 deaths in Europe by December 1, saying that "several countries" are observing an "increased burden on hospitals". SOUNDBITE
As Latin America approaches one million deaths due to Covid-19, Brazilians in Sao Paulo visit the Villa-Lobos "mega drive-thru" vaccination center. IMAGES
People are seen entering the Javits Center, in New York, where a vaccination site has been set up. The United States is on the brink of 500,000 Covid-related deaths on Monday, while the vaccination rollout is picking up pace globally including with the first shots in Australia. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.