Mexico posts 8,988 new coronavirus cases, 1,075 more deaths

Mexico's health ministry on Wednesday reported 8,988 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 1,075 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 2,013,563 cases and 177,061 deaths.

The government says the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.

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