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COVID-19 infections hit a record high globally in the last week. Governments are now trying to strike a balance between imposing new restrictions and keeping businesses open. Testing positive for COVID-19 in the US means that a five-day isolation period is recommended. In Europe, it’s a different story, as The World’s Orla Barry reports.