Myanmar has reported record numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths, as it suffers its most severe wave of infections so far, Reuters reports.

Citing health ministry figures, state-run MRTV said there were 7,089 new cases and 145 deaths from Covid-19, a sharp rise from the previous day's figures.

Locals line up with their tanks to refill oxygen during the coronavirus outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar, July 14. — Reuters
Locals line up with their tanks to refill oxygen during the coronavirus outbreak in Yangon, Myanmar, July 14. — Reuters

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