Latin America COVID-19 cases top 100K, deaths at 5,000

BOGOTA, Colombia

Latin America begins the week with more than 104,000 coronavirus cases, while the number of deaths surpassed the 5,000 mark on Monday.

Brazil, with a population of 210 million, reports the highest number of cases and fatalities with 39,144 infections and 2,484 deaths, although experts estimate there may be a higher number of cases due to the lack of testing in the country. Peru reports 15,682 cases and 400 fatalities, Chile reports 10,507 and 139 deaths and Mexico reports 8,261 cases and 686 fatalities.

All figures shared below are compiled according to data from the U.S.- based Johns

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