Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. Officials took anal swabs from residents of neighbourhoods with confirmed Covid-19 cases in Beijing last week, broadcaster CCTV said, while those in designated quarantine facilities have also undergone the test. By Tuesday, Morocco had recorded 467,493 coronavirus cases, including 8,187 deaths and 14,483 active cases. - REUTERSGermany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 13 202 to 2 161 279 - RKIBERLIN – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 13 202 to 2 161 279, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday. - REUTERSRussia reports 17 741 new Covid-19 cases, 594 deathsMOSCOW – Russia on Wednesday reported 17 741 new Covid-19 cases, taking its official tally to 3 774 672.

Source: News 24 January 27, 2021 12:33 UTC