Latest developments on the global pandemic

The U.S. reported 52,898 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours Wednesday, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed, bringing the total number of cases to 2,682,270. A further 706 fatalities were reported, making the death toll to 128,028. 

Brazil reported 1,038 more deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total fatalities to 60,632. Confirmed cases were lifted to 1,448,753 from 1,447,523, marking a daily rise of 46,712 from Tuesday and making it the second hardest-hit country trailing the U.S.

Chile on Wednesday said the total number of cases has climbed to 282,043. The death toll has hit 5,753 after 65 more patients died in the past 24 hours.

Mexico's health ministry on Tuesday reported 5,681 new cases of coronavirus infection and 741 more fatalities, bringing the total to 231,770 cases and 28,510 deaths.

Iran reported 2,549 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the total confirmed cases to 230,211.

Turkey recorded 1,192 new cases and 19 more deaths, making the total number of infections to 201,098 and the death toll 5,150. Turkey's Istanbul Airport inaugurated its first COVID-19 test center for international passengers on Wednesday.