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WHO dramatically raises coronavirus death figures

There have been almost 15 million deaths related to the COVID-19 pandemic — more than twice the official death toll — according to new estimates.

By John Heilprin - May 5, 2022

Flags for coronavirus victims planted in a lawn in Austin, Texas in 2021 (AN/Lars Plougmann)

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