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Also, Asian countries continue to grapple with new cases, with Japan reporting another record daily high.

The global total nears 200 million cases, led by surges in Asia and the Middle East.

Multiple groups call for addressing major global vaccine inequality issues.

The country is ordering oxygen supplies from other nations, enough for home treatment.

Sixteen African nations report resurgences, and cases have more than doubled in some European countries.

Also, global deaths pass 4 million, led by the United States, India, and Brazil.

Both cases and deaths in Africa rise sharply—cases by 33% and deaths by 42%.

"Government action to date has failed to match the severity of the crisis," a new report says.

Russian authorities say 89% of Moscow's cases are due to the Delta variant.

Excess deaths substantially exceeded reported deaths from COVID-19 in many countries.