Global stock markets extended gains on Monday (Oct. 12) as prospects of further stimulus in the United States (US) overshadowed concerns over surging coronavirus infections and new restrictions in several countries. According to data released by the Johns Hopkins University, the number of people infected with the coronavirus across the world crossed 37.4 million, of which at least 1.07 million people have died, and 26 million have recovered. 

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