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Jun
19
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COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, becoming the second country in the world, after the United States, to surpass one million cases. (BBC News) (Bloomberg)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, be

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 54,771 new cases and that there are now 1,032,913 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, becoming the second country in the world, after the United States, to surpass one million cases. (BBC News) (Bloomberg)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona The City of Phoenix and Maricopa County officials pass a mandate requiring all residents to

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona The City of Phoenix and Maricopa County officials pass a mandate requiring all residents to wear masks in "places of public accommodation". The mandate makes exemptions for children under two years old and people with certain health conditions. (AZCentral)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2020
Jun
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Spain A University of Barcelona-led investigation uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in frozen Barcelona sewage samples drawn

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Spain A University of Barcelona-led investigation uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in frozen Barcelona sewage samples drawn on 12 March 2019, more than half a year before the first publicly confirmed case of COVID-19 in China. (El Mundo) (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. reports 39,972 more COVID-19 cases, the largest number of new cases in a single day. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2020
Jul
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil An investigation led by the Federal University of Santa Catarina uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in Florianópolis sewage samples drawn

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil An investigation led by the Federal University of Santa Catarina uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in Florianópolis sewage samples drawn on November 27, 2019, two months earlier than the first official confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Americas on January 21, 2020, and much earlier than the first reported case in Brazil at the end of February. (CGTN) (Web24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2020
Jul
04
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Pubs and barbershops are allowed to re-open in England f

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Pubs and barbershops are allowed to re-open in England for the first time since March. (NBC) Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Donald Trump signs an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program to extend the filing deadline to August 8. (AP via NBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 4, 2020
Jul
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports no new deaths from COVID-19 for the first time since Mar

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports no new deaths from COVID-19 for the first time since March 17. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports the highest daily death toll to date from COVID-19, recording 163 deaths. Iran's cases reach 240,438 while the deaths jump to 11,571. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 5, 2020
Jul
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut reports zero deaths for the first time in four months.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut reports zero deaths for the first time in four months. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas surpasses 200,000 cases of COVID-19. (USA Today) The United States has averaged just under 50,000 new cases daily over the last week, twice as high as a month ago. (CNN) Contact tracing is no longer possible across the Southern United States due to rapid COVID-19 surges in the region. (Fox8) (Fox10)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2020
Jul
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses three million cases of COVID-19 and sets

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses three million cases of COVID-19 and sets a daily record of 62,021 new cases. (USA Today) (USA Today2) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19 and sets a daily record of 555 new cases. (Romania Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2020
Jul
10
Health / Disasters

Venice, Italy, tests the MOSE system of 78 mobile floodgates for the first time.

Venice, Italy, tests the MOSE system of 78 mobile floodgates for the first time. Construction of MOSE was authorized by Comitatone, the city's Venetian Lagoon committee, in April 2003. Commissioner Elisabetta Spitz said the project still needs another 18 months of testing. In November 2019, Venice was hit by the worst floods in half a century. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines de

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines despite rising cases in Florida. Masks are expected to be mandatory and capacity is expected to be limited. (CNBC) (The Wall Street Journal)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will resume on August 1 at several hubs in Toront

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will resume on August 1 at several hubs in Toronto and Edmonton following approval by the U.S. CDC. Players and team staff members will undergo daily testing when the season resumes. (NHL.com)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will re

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will resume on August 1 at several hubs in Toronto and Edmonton following approval by the U.S. CDC. Players and team staff members will undergo daily testing when the season resumes. (NHL.com)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines despite rising cases in Florida. Masks are expected to be mandatory and capacity is expected to be limited. (CNBC) (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020
Jul
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom orders further restrictions and prohibitions on indoor activities, building on previous orders.

COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom orders further restrictions and prohibitions on indoor activities, building on previous orders. California has seen a sustained rise in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, resulting in the state pausing and rolling back some reopening plans. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020
Jul
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issues a mandatory statewide face mask order through July 31.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issues a mandatory statewide face mask order through July 31. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida exceeds 300,000 cases of COVID-19. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 891 new cases, its highest single-day new case total since May 14. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2020
Jul
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York records 743 hospitalizations, its lowest since March 18.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York records 743 hospitalizations, its lowest since March 18. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Around 85 infants in Nueces County test positive for coronavirus. (The Hill) The Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 pool testing. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 18, 2020
Jul
22
Health / Disasters

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issues a statewide mandate requiring masks to b

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issues a statewide mandate requiring masks to be worn indoors and outdoors whenever social distancing isn't possible. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announces that masks will be mandatory outside of homes to battle rising COVID-19 cases in the city. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2020
Jul
28
Health / Disasters

George Floyd protests in Australia The New South Wales Police arrests six people, including organizer Paddy Gibson, at a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney; fiv

George Floyd protests in Australia The New South Wales Police arrests six people, including organizer Paddy Gibson, at a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney; five of those were handed penalty infringement notices. They arrested them because they were breaching a public health order. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2020
Jul
28
Health / Disasters

The New South Wales Police arrests six people, including organizer Paddy Gibson, at a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney; five of those were handed penalty infr

The New South Wales Police arrests six people, including organizer Paddy Gibson, at a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney; five of those were handed penalty infringement notices. They arrested them because they were breaching a public health order. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2020
Jul
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will tighten their mask mandate to p

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces that the state will tighten their mask mandate to prevent a spike in cases. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas The number of cases in Texas surges past 400,000 as 313 COVID-related deaths are recorded in a day. (Financial Times)

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

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Bahamas, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Bahamas announces that travele

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Bahamas, COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The Bahamas announces that travelers from the United States will be required to either present a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine for 14 days. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2020
Aug
01
Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic A demonstration against coronavirus restrictions attended by thousands of people in Berlin, Germany, is termina

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic A demonstration against coronavirus restrictions attended by thousands of people in Berlin, Germany, is terminated by police over "non-respect of hygiene rules". Police say they launched legal action against the organisers. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2020
Aug
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines posts a single-day Southeast Asian record, with 6,352 new COVID-19 cases reported in the

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines posts a single-day Southeast Asian record, with 6,352 new COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, as well as 11 deaths. More than 66,000 people have recovered. (The Straits Times) (Manila Bulletin) COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland reports a single-day record of 680 new cases in the last 24 hours, as well as six deaths. More than a third are in the southern Silesia region, largely amongst coal miners. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2020
Aug
05
Health / Disasters

Taiwan–United States relations, China–United States relations United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar travels to Taiwan for a multi-day o

Taiwan–United States relations, China–United States relations United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar travels to Taiwan for a multi-day official visit. He is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the country in 40 years after the U.S. stopped recognising Taiwan in 1979 and has had unofficial ties since then. The PRC, which claims Taiwan as a breakaway province, condemns the visit. (Reuters)

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

United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar travels to Taiwan for a multi-day official visit.

United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar travels to Taiwan for a multi-day official visit. He is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the country in 40 years after the U.S. stopped recognising Taiwan in 1979 and has had unofficial ties since then. The PRC, which claims Taiwan as a breakaway province, condemns the visit. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 5, 2020
Aug
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom France reports 2,288 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom France reports 2,288 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. It is the biggest daily spike since the end of May and the first time in months that the number of cases has surpassed 2,000, prompting fears that the United Kingdom will add the country onto its quarantine list. (Sky News) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2020
Aug
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports the highest single-day record of more than 62,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total t

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports the highest single-day record of more than 62,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total to 2,025,409. This total makes India the third country to pass two million cases, after the United States and Brazil. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2020
Aug
07
Health / Disasters

France and Germany end talks with the United States to reform the World Health Organization, after the former two's respective health ministries expressed oppos

France and Germany end talks with the United States to reform the World Health Organization, after the former two's respective health ministries expressed opposition to the attempt from the US at leading the talks, despite the US having decided to leave the organization. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 7, 2020
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