More than 70 million people infected with nCoV in the world, of which nearly 1.6 million people died, CDC Africa urged countries to share excess vaccines for the continent.

The world recorded 70,654,368 cases and 1,587,044 deaths caused by nCoV, an increase of 1,493,703 and 13,452 cases a day, respectively, while 49,109,921 people recovered, according to the update page over time.

"Many countries have ordered 4-5 times more vaccines than they need. These countries should consider distributing excess vaccine to Africa," said the director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

He said it is difficult for Africa to secure the necessary quantity of Covid-19 vaccines as many countries begin to suffer from the second epidemic, adding that most countries on the continent are looking to the plan.

The United States, the world's largest epidemic region, recorded an additional 223,238 cases and 3,469 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 16,004,408, of which 299,316 died.

Local governments and states across the United States have ordered a range of socioeconomic restrictions to be imposed, in hopes of alleviating Covid-19's resurgence after a summer lull.

Brazil, the third largest epidemic region in the world, recorded an additional 733 deaths from COV, bringing the total number of deaths to 179,765.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said the government will make Covid-19 vaccine available to all citizens free of charge after Anvisa's health regulator approves it.

WHO's director in charge of the Americas Carissa Etienne expressed concerns about the surge in infections in regional countries, when winter is considered a time when the virus is contagious.

India, the second largest epidemic region in the world, reported an additional 34,666 cases and 487 deaths, bringing the total number of people infected and dead from Covid-19 to 9,796,992 and 142,222 respectively.

The capital New Delhi is going through the worst of the pandemic, with many hospitals falling into overcrowding.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in October that the government is ready to vaccinate every citizen as soon as the vaccine is ready.

The UK reported an additional 20,964 cases and 516 deaths, bringing cases and deaths to 1,787,783 and 63082. The UK government re-blocked the country from October 31, imposing one of the strict restrictions.

The British Parliament approved a plan to control Covid-19 at the regional level, forcing more than 40% of the population to be subject to strict restrictions, despite the objections of dozens of MPs in Prime Minister Boris' Conservative party.

He started injecting the first doses of Pfizer - BioNTech vaccines from December 8.

Germany recorded 28,179 new infections and 529 deaths, bringing the total to 1,270,432 and 21,233, respectively.

In her speech to parliament on December 9, Chancellor Angela Merkel asked Germany to impose tougher measures when one-day deaths are at a record high.

Merkel mentioned that scientists at the Leopoldina Academy on December 8 recommended Germans reduce social exposure from next week and impose strict restrictions from Christmas Eve to January 10.

Russia, the fourth largest epidemic region in the world, recorded an additional 27,927 nCoV infections and 562 deaths within 24 hours, bringing the total to 2,569,126 and 45,280, respectively.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin warned that the pandemic is very serious in many regions of the country, most worrying is Kaliningrad and Saint Peterburg.

Iran, one of the Middle East's largest epidemic regions, reported 51,469 deaths, an increase of 284, of a total of 1,083,023 cases, an increase of 10,403.

Iran's Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi said the public's compliance with anti-epidemic measures increased to 90%.

Korea is facing the third wave of Covid-19 as new infections are increasing every day.

The capital Seoul imposed unprecedented restrictions from last week, closing most facilities and shops at 9 p.m.

The Korean government on December 6 decided to impose stricter community segregation rules in the capital Seoul and surrounding areas.

In Southeast Asia, Indonesia is the region's largest epidemic with 598,933 cases, an increase of 6,033, of which 18,336 people died, an increase of 165.

Government data shows that Indonesia has ordered 155.5 million doses and is looking to buy 116 million more from Pfizer, AstraZeneca and the COVAX program.

The Philippines reported 445,540 cases and 8,701 deaths, up 1,383 and 24 cases respectively, making it the second largest epidemic area in the region.

The Philippines is one of the longest Christmas celebrations in the world, starting in September. Masses of people flock to large shopping and malls despite Covid-19 complicated developments in the East.

The Philippine government has banned the organization of Christmas parties, family gatherings and outdoor carols.

Updated: 6:31, 11/12 | Source: WorldOMeters