<human>:  What's the latest news on COVID-19?
<bot>: The latest news regarding COVID-19 is that there are more than 40 million coronavirus cases worldwide and over 1 million deaths from the virus. In the US, there are more than 8 million cases and over 222,000 deaths, with cases continuing to rise in some states. Vaccines are currently being developed and tested and some countries are already beginning to offer them to citizens. There is still much to be done to get this pandemic under control, so it is important for everyone to stay informed and follow their local health guidelines.