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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has exceeded 131 million, with over 2.8 million deaths and more than 74 million recoveries, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Here is the latest:

The Chinese mainland recorded 24 confirmed cases on Monday, including 15 local transmissions in SW China's Yunnan Province. 

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez received confirmation on Saturday afternoon that he was infected with COVID-19 after his PCR test had come back positive.

The UK government is set to announce a system for a domestic "COVID-status certification" that will allow vaccinated people to return to sporting events, cinemas and other cultural venues.

The U.S. hit 4 million vaccine doses administered in a day, setting a new record and bringing the seven-day average to over 3 million a day, CNN reported.