Washington [US], August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of coronavirus-related deaths globally reached 800,000 on Saturday, according to figures provided by the US-based Johns Hopkins University.

The United States has recorded the highest death toll of 175,429, followed by Brazil with 113,358 and India with 55,794.

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The infection count is nearing 23 million mark. The United States leads the count with 5.6 million cases. Brazil has reported a total of 3.5 million cases and India 2.9 million.(ANI/Sputnik)

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