The total number of COVID-19 cases is approaching 13 million globally with more than 567,000 deaths.

More than 230,000 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the world over the past 24 hours, according to the World Health Organization.

Countries in Eastern Europe are facing a spike in new infections. To contain the spread of the virus, Croatia issued a mandatory face mask order. Hungary imposed travel bans and quarantines. Violent protests erupted in Serbia over the government's handling of the pandemic. 

The number of new cases in the U.S. continues to lead the world. Florida has reported at least 15,299 new cases Sunday, the highest single-day increase since the COVID-19 outbreak began.

"I really do think we could control this, and it's the human element that is so critical. It should be an effort of our country. We should be pulling together when we're in a crisis, and we're definitely not doing it," said Dr. Cindy Prins, a University of Florida epidemiologist. 

Many U.S. states have announced face mask orders and called it "absolutely essential" to fight COVID-19. 

President Donald Trump wore a face mask in public for the first time on Saturday during a visit to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

The U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN that she hopes Trump's behavior can help stop the virus from spreading in the country.

India, which has the most COVID-19 cases after the United States and Brazil. reported a record surge of 28,637 cases over the past 24 hours. The government has announced a one-week lockdown starting Tuesday in Bangalore where worldwide top tech companies are located.

South Africa is experiencing a surge as well, with over 10,000 new cases being reported for several days in a row. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday the country would ban alcohol sales again to reduce the volume of trauma patients to save beds for COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The government has also required all residents to wear face masks in public.

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