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The video provides an update on the global COVID-19 situation. In the US, a record increase in cases is reported, with several states experiencing their highest numbers since the pandemic began. Europe is tightening restrictions as cases surge, with measures in Germany, France, the UK, and Italy. In Iran, the death toll has surpassed 30,000, and officials are resisting a lockdown despite rising cases. The video concludes with a promise of more updates.

What actions did Chancellor Angela Merkel urge the people of Germany to take?

What was the death toll from the coronavirus in Iran as reported in the text?