More than 15,000 Coronavirus Deaths in Latin America


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 15,000 people have been killed by the novel coronavirus in Latin America and the Caribbean as of 0230 GMT Wednesday, according to a tally based on official reports.

Across the region more than 282,000 COVID-19 cases have been officially reported.

Topping the death toll list is Brazil, with 7,921 fatalities and 114,715 cases; followed by Mexico with 2,271 fatalities and Ecuador with 1,569 deaths, AFP reported.

Experts believe that the pandemic will peak in Latin America in the coming days.

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