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BBC OS: 2021/12/13 16:06 GMT: Kentucky tornadoes: Over 100 still unaccounted for

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Kentucky tornadoes: Over 100 still unaccounted for

2021/12/13 16:06 GMT

2021/12/13 16:06 GMT: Kentucky tornadoes: Over 100 still unaccounted for

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Kentucky tornadoes: Over 100 still unaccounted for

At least 64 people have died after tornadoes ripped through the state

The US state of Kentucky's Governor has said 64 people are confirmed dead and another 105 are unaccounted for after tornadoes hit Midwestern states over the weekend. We get the latest and hear from people in the areas impacted by the what has been called the most devastating tornado event in the state's history.

Also, the 70th Miss Universe has been crowned. Harnaaz Sandhu of India won at the pageant held in Israel. We hear from Indians who are celebrating her win and we explain the controversy surrounding the event.

And we talk through today’s main developments with Covid-19 with the help of one of our regular expert, Dr Eleanor Murray from the Boston University School of Public Health.

(Photo: A water tower for the town is seen destroyed in the aftermath of a tornado at sunrise in Mayfield, Kentucky. Credit: Reuters/Adrees Latif)

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