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Mexico reported 22,758 more confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday and 603 additional fatalities, according to health ministry data.

It brings the total number of cases to 3,068,329 and the overall death toll to 247,414.

International Business Machines Corp said it would allow only fully vaccinated U.S. employees to return to offices, which are set to open from September 7th.

The resurgence of cases in the US and the new guidance from the…