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Mar
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida Senator Rick Scott urges those visiting the state for spring break to stay away from public beaches to avoid the spread of

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida Senator Rick Scott urges those visiting the state for spring break to stay away from public beaches to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. (Sun-Sentinel) In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines preventing large crowds and says "the party’s over." However, he stops short of closing all public beaches in the state, despite calls for him to do so. (New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
19
Health / Disasters

In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines preventing large crowds and says "the party’s over." However, he stops short of closing all public beaches in the state, despite calls for him to do so. (New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
20
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States moves Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States moves Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 due to the spread of the coronavirus. (CNN) United Airlines announces it will cancel 95 percent of its international flights starting next month. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for C

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 residents. (KTUU-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19. (MLive)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2020
Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile's Ministry of Health reports its country's first COVID-19 death in an 83-year woman from Ren

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile's Ministry of Health reports its country's first COVID-19 death in an 83-year woman from Renca, Santiago. The country has more than 500 confirmed cases, the second-largest number in South America after Brazil. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2020
Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 reside

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Ketchikan, in Southeast Alaska, shelters in place after six people test positive for COVID-19 in the town of 8,000 residents. (KTUU-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan says eight people have died from COVID-19. (MLive)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2020
Mar
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the Uni

COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar reports the country's first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the patients are a 36-year-old who had travelled back from the United States and a 26-year-old returning from the United Kingdom. Panic buying is reported in the country's largest city, Yangon. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2020
Mar
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan confirms nine members of the Detroit Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19, with one death

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan confirms nine members of the Detroit Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19, with one death, a 38-year-old male dispatcher. An additional 233 officers have been quarantined since Sunday. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2020
Mar
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 514 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date.

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 514 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date. (BBC News) The Palacio de Hielo ice rink in Madrid begins to be used as a morgue as the city's funeral homes are not able to hold all COVID-19 victims. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2020
Mar
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the num

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the number of cases in New York surge. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in California The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. (Los Angeles Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2020
Mar
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the number of cases in New York surge.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that eight hospitals will be built as the number of cases in New York surge. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in California The USNS Mercy, which has 1,000 beds, arrives in Los Angeles to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. (Los Angeles Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2020
Mar
29
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in D

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The 2020 North American International Auto Show, originally scheduled from June 9–20 in Detroit, has been cancelled due to the designation of the TCF Center as a temporary hospital. (Click On Detroit)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2020
Mar
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theod

COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, which is currently docked in Guam. Crozier has recommended quarantining almost the entire crew of 4,000. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 31, 2020
Mar
31
Health / Disasters

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft car

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier requests urgent help from The Pentagon following an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, which is currently docked in Guam. Crozier has recommended quarantining almost the entire crew of 4,000. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 31, 2020
Apr
02
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicl

COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicly raised concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship. U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly says the commander "exercised extremely poor judgement". At least 100 people aboard the vessel have been reportedly infected. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2020
Apr
02
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roos

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicly raised concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship. U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly says the commander "exercised extremely poor judgement". At least 100 people aboard the vessel have been reportedly infected. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2020
Apr
02
Health / Disasters

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicly raised concerns about a

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicly raised concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship. U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly says the commander "exercised extremely poor judgement". At least 100 people aboard the vessel have been reportedly infected. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2020
Apr
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York reports 8,327 new confirmed cases and 594 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll to 4,159 and 122,000 cases, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 5, 2020
Apr
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roos

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 5, 2020
Apr
05
Health / Disasters

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for

United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 5, 2020
Apr
06
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built COVID-19 testing center over fears that people using the facility would spread the virus through their district. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 6, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted ju

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted just after Tuesday midnight. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Prince and governor of Riyadh Region Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud is admitted to an intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19. It's reported that at least 150 members of the royal family have been infected. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and Ne

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 8, 2020
Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 9, 2020
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States,

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Students of Outside Creek Elementary School in California attend classes despite Governor Gavin Newsom's order to close all schools in the state. (Boston)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the coun

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 8,958. (The Guardian) NHS England announces two more temporary NHS Nightingale Hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in Washington, and Exeter. (NHS England)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in th

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 10, 2020
Apr
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil becomes the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to surpass 1,000 deaths from COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil becomes the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to surpass 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, as the death toll rises to 1,068 and 19,789 total cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 11, 2020
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