Morning news brief: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US, setback for Bolsonaro and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expertDr. AnthonyFauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committeevoted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President JairBolsonaro.

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Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant

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