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Nov. 22 Covid updates: G-20 leaders discuss post-coronavirus world as U.S. cases top 12 million

Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies are holding a two-day virtual meeting via video-conference due to the pandemic.
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A medical staff member takes nasal swabs at a school set up as a COvid-19 testing facility in Bolzano, northern Italy on Nov. 20, 2020.Antonio Calanni / AP

Leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies continued to discuss how to distribute vaccines, drugs and tests around the world on Sunday, so that poorer countries are not left out as nations look for ways to manage a post-coronavirus recovery.

The two-day virtual meeting via video-conference due to the pandemic began Saturday under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia, which holds the rotating presidency of the G-20 until the end of November.

The United States topped 12 million Covid-19 cases on Saturday, according to NBC News' tally. The total number of deaths is 255,567.

The latest Covid-19 data and coverage:

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Nevada tightens limits on casinos, restaurants; broadens mask mandate

849d ago / 3:53 AM UTC

South Korea reports 255 new cases as tighter curbs to take effect

849d ago / 1:30 AM UTC
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Two GOP House members test positive for COVID-19

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849d ago / 12:45 AM UTC

Germany may start vaccine program in December

849d ago / 12:34 AM UTC

Baylor basketball head coach Scott Drew tests positive

849d ago / 12:15 AM UTC

Los Angeles County halts indoor dining at bars, restaurants, breweries

849d ago / 11:55 PM UTC
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Family birthday party in Texas leads to 15 virus cases

849d ago / 10:23 PM UTC

U.S. Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for first time

849d ago / 8:28 PM UTC

Oklahoma mega-church changes 'Friendsgiving' plans, holds boxed food giveaway

849d ago / 6:10 PM UTC

Oklahoma mega-church under fire for large indoor events amid Covid spikes

849d ago / 5:13 PM UTC

NY Gov. Cuomo says he will prioritize keeping K-8 schools open

849d ago / 5:09 PM UTC

Incoming White House chief of staff says Biden planning scaled-back inauguration

849d ago / 4:18 PM UTC

WHO Covid envoy fears third wave, calls Europe response 'incomplete'

850d ago / 3:30 PM UTC

The joy of weddings is leading to the misery of coronavirus spread across America

, and

850d ago / 1:54 PM UTC

France to start easing lockdown rules in three steps

850d ago / 12:41 PM UTC
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Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive test results

and

850d ago / 4:35 AM UTC

California pub tries to keep calm, carry on with virus rules

850d ago / 3:00 AM UTC
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Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling virus