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COVID-19 Global Update

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*:

1. US 1,551,853 (+1.52%)
2. Russia 308,705 (0.00%)**
3. Brazil 291,579 (+7.24%)
4. UK 249,619 (-0.21%)**
5. Spain 232,555 (+0.22%)
6. Italy 227,364 (+0.29%)
7. France 181,700 (+0.42%)
8. Germany 178,545 (+0.40%)
9. Turkey 152,587 (+0.64%)
10. Iran 126,949 (+1.88%)

Source: Johns Hopkins University

*Percentage change over 24 hours

**Numbers have been adjusted by the affected country.

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CANADA

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Zookeepers in Calgary recently returned two pandas to China after flights, canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, led to shortages in bamboo, a staple of the fuzzy creatures’ diets. The pandas were supposed to stay in Canada for four more years, the BBC reported.

The move illustrated the mix of pragmatism and compassion that Canadian leaders have ...