Global COVID-19 cases top 172 million as WHO warns of possible third wave in Africa after 20% increase in infections in two weeks
June 04, 2021 at 09:58 AM EDT
The global tally of COVID-19 cases climbed above 172 million on Friday, a day after the World Health Organization warned of a potential third wave in Africa with cases up 20% in the last two weeks compared with the previous fortnight.