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| - The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 271,660 with 11,401 deaths, across 164 countries and territories at 1100 GMT Saturday, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources. Since 1900 GMT on Friday, there were 272 new deaths reported and 12,725 new cases globally. The tallies, using data collected by AFP offices from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), likely reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections, with many countries now only testing cases that require hospitalisation. China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- where the outbreak emerged in late December, has to date declared 81,008 cases, including 3,255 deaths, with 71,740 people recovered. The country declared 32 new cases and seven new fatalities since Friday. Italy, which recorded its first coronavirus death in February, now has more fatalities than China with 4,032, as well as having 47,021 infections with 5,129 recoveries. The third worst-hit country is Iran with 1,556 fatalities and 20,610 cases, followed by Spain with 1,002 deaths and 19,980 cases, France with 450 deaths and 12,612 cases, and the United States with 260 deaths and 19,624 cases. Since 1900 GMT Friday, the United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, Israel and Paraguay announced their first deaths. Zimbabwe announced its first case. bur-sim/aud/jv/pma
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