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Oct
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile surpasses 500,000 cases of COVID-19, while active cases reach a record low of 9,900.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile surpasses 500,000 cases of COVID-19, while active cases reach a record low of 9,900. (National Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia surpasses one million confirmed COVID-19 cases, becoming the second Latin American country to surpass that milestone in less than a week. (AP)

Oct
25
Health / Disasters

British Special Boat Service (SBS) special forces storm the Liberian-registered Nave Andromeda after the tanker was suspected to be hijacked by a group of Niger

British Special Boat Service (SBS) special forces storm the Liberian-registered Nave Andromeda after the tanker was suspected to be hijacked by a group of Nigerian stowaways off the Isle of Wight. The 22 crew members were found safe, and the seven suspected hijackers have been detained by British authorities following a 10-hour stand-off. (BBC News) (The Guardian)

Oct
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry,

COVID-19 pandemic in France France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry, taking the nationwide total to 1,138,507 and becoming the world's fifth highest number of cases after the United States, India, Brazil and Russia. (NBC News)

Oct
25
Health / Disasters

France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry, taking the nationwide total

France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry, taking the nationwide total to 1,138,507 and becoming the world's fifth highest number of cases after the United States, India, Brazil and Russia. (NBC News)

Oct
25
Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Dozens of far-right protesters in Rome clash with riot police during a demonstratio

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Dozens of far-right protesters in Rome clash with riot police during a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions when 200 masked militants belonging to Forza Nuova hurl flares and firecrackers at police. Police arrest seven protesters and reported two officers injured. (TRT World) More than 2,000 people protest in Naples in the evening against the announced measures. (Il Messaggero)

Oct
26
Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Demonstrations take place across dozens of cities in Italy against the new restrict

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Demonstrations take place across dozens of cities in Italy against the new restrictions to curb the second wave of COVID-19. The protests in Milan, Turin, and Trieste turn violent, where petrol bombs were thrown at officers. Twenty-eight people are arrested in Milan. In Naples the protests continue for the fourth day. (The Washington Post)

Oct
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio asks residents to avoid traveling out of state durin

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio asks residents to avoid traveling out of state during the upcoming holidays. For those who decide to travel, he urges them to get tested and quarantine for two weeks. (CNBC)

Oct
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois records 6,363 new cases, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois records 6,363 new cases, a new single-day record. (WGN-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan records 3,675 new cases, a new single-day record. (MLive.com) Michigan announces new restrictions on gatherings amid rise of cases. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon records 575 new cases, a new single-day record. (The Oregonian) Nationally, 87,164 new cases are reported, a new single-day record. (CNN)

Oct
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco Mayor London Breed announce

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco Mayor London Breed announces that the city will pause reopening due to an increase of cases. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey reports over 2,000 cases, its largest increase in cases during a one-day period since early May. (News 12) The United States surpasses nine million cases of COVID-19. (CNN)

Nov
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns Starting tomorrow, Geneva will impose a partial lockdown until November 29, after it reported more

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns Starting tomorrow, Geneva will impose a partial lockdown until November 29, after it reported more than 1,000 new cases in the past several days. According to new rules, restaurants, bars, and non-essential shops will be closed at 7:00 p.m. local time. In addition, cinemas, museums, concert halls, gyms, swimming pools and ice rinks will also be closed. However, schools will remain open. (Swiss Info)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United Kingdom Police have arrested at least 104 protesters during "Mil

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United Kingdom Police have arrested at least 104 protesters during "Million Mask March" in central London. A large police presence remains in place near Trafalgar Square where the protest was dispersed shortly after 07:00 p.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Nov
06
Health / Disasters

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, leaves more than 50 people dead in Guatemala after causing flooding and landslid

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, leaves more than 50 people dead in Guatemala after causing flooding and landslides. It is expected to regain strength and head to Cuba and the coast of Florida this weekend. (BBC News) (Orlando Sentinel)

Nov
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune) COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19. (KUTV)

Nov
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state.

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state. Indoor and outdoor gatherings will have a 10-person limit, bars and restaurants will close indoor dining service at 10 p.m. CST, and indoor capacity will be reduced to 50% of people. (WCCO-TV) (CBS News)

Nov
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces that the state is expected to deploy resources to Lubbock and El Paso to help combat the spread

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces that the state is expected to deploy resources to Lubbock and El Paso to help combat the spread of COVID-19. (KJTV-TV) El Paso County judge Ricardo Samaniego announces that the stay-at-home order will be extended to December 1 as cases continue to increase. (El Paso Herald-Post)

Nov
14
Health / Disasters

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane. (CNN)

Nov
14
Health / Disasters

Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Beli

Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane. (CNN)

Nov
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Governor Jay Inslee announces that bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state will no longer be able to operate indoor ser

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Governor Jay Inslee announces that bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state will no longer be able to operate indoor services. In addition, indoor social gatherings are prohibited. The new restrictions will take effect on November 17 at 12:01 a.m. PST and remain in effect for four weeks. (KOMO-TV)

Nov
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California

COVID-19 pandemic in California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California will implement more closures and stricter restrictions, which will cover 41 counties containing 94% of the state's population. (The Guardian)

Nov
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Gove

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her new mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Other members of the Michigan Republicans, including high-ranking members of the Michigan House, criticize the resolution. (Fox News)

Nov
18
Health / Disasters

Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her

Three Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Governor Gretchen Whitmer over her new mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Other members of the Michigan Republicans, including high-ranking members of the Michigan House, criticize the resolution. (Fox News)

Nov
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from

COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00  p.m. PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S. largest county. (Los Angeles Times)

Nov
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,584 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new one-day

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,584 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new one-day record since the pandemic began and highest number of daily cases on Sunday than any other provinces and territories. (CFRN-DT) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00  p.m. PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S. largest county. (Los Angeles Times)

Nov
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at re

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00  p.m. PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S. largest county. (Los Angeles Times)

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