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Portugal’s Covid-19 Cases Reach 10-Month High Ahead of Curbs

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Portugal on Wednesday recorded 8,937 new daily coronavirus infections, the highest level since February, as the government prepares to impose new restrictions to fight the pandemic.

There were 11 fatalities in a day, taking the total to 18,823 deaths, Portugal’s Directorate General of Health said in a statement.