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Brazil on Wednesday reported a record high of 19,951 new cases within 24 hours, bringing its total to 291,579. The country also registered 888 new coronavirus deaths, raising its toll to 18,859.

The U.S.'s total confirmed cases reached 1,549,052 as of 19:25 EST on Wednesday. The death toll hit 93,214, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Canada registered 1,009 new cases on Wednesday, bringing its nationwide tally to 80,121. The death toll increased by 116 to 6,028.