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Jun
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in an Oahu resident who

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in an Oahu resident who traveled to Nevada. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first U.S. state to reach the milestone. Following the milestone, Scott announced that the state would lift their restrictions. (WCAX-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of

COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first U.S. state to reach the milestone. Following the milestone, Scott announced that the state would lift their restrictions. (WCAX-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reope

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people who can demonstrate that they have either been vaccinated, tested negative or have recovered from COVID-19. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
23
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 will require all 35,000 of

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco will require all 35,000 of their city employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Clallam County in Washington reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 Gamma variant in an unvaccinated resident who traveled out of the state. (Peninsula Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2021
Jun
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Ottawa reports six new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Ottawa reports six new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the region's lowest daily total since August 23, 2020. (CTV News Ottawa) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in a fully vaccinated person from Ottawa County. (WEYI-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2021
Jun
30
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republi

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland U.S. fashion retailer Gap announces that it will be closing all of its 81 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company will continue to provide an online store for British and Irish customers. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2021
Jun
30
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland U.S.

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland U.S. fashion retailer Gap announces that it will be closing all of its 81 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company will continue to provide an online store for British and Irish customers. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 30, 2021
Jul
01
Health / Disasters

2021 Western North America heat wave Lytton wildfire The village of Lytton, British Columbia, is evacuated after a wildfire destroys 90% of the village amid an

2021 Western North America heat wave Lytton wildfire The village of Lytton, British Columbia, is evacuated after a wildfire destroys 90% of the village amid an unprecedented heat wave caused by a rare "heat dome" event over the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. The village recently recorded Canada's highest ever temperature of 49.6 °C (121.3 °F). (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021
Jul
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Bangladesh imposes a lockdown that suspends all public transport and only allows people to leave their house for emergency reaso

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Bangladesh imposes a lockdown that suspends all public transport and only allows people to leave their house for emergency reasons due to a substantial increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. Soldiers are deployed to enforce the lockdown. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021
Jul
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces a month-long vaccination raffle in which re

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces a month-long vaccination raffle in which residents can win a total of $5 million in cash (one grand prize of $2 million or three prizes of $1 million) and $500,000 total in college scholarships for children aged 12 to 17 years old (nine prizes of $55,000). The winners will be drawn on August 4. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2021
Jul
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuban health regulator CECMED approves the emergency use of the domestically-produced Abdala vaccine, becoming the fifth COVID-19 vacc

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuban health regulator CECMED approves the emergency use of the domestically-produced Abdala vaccine, becoming the fifth COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the country. Manufacturers last month claimed that the vaccine, which requires three doses, has a 92% effectiveness rate against the virus. This makes Cuba the first Caribbean and Latin American country to successfully develop its own variation of the vaccine. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021
Jul
09
Health / Disasters

Cuban health regulator CECMED approves the emergency use of the domestically-produced Abdala vaccine, becoming the fifth COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the

Cuban health regulator CECMED approves the emergency use of the domestically-produced Abdala vaccine, becoming the fifth COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the country. Manufacturers last month claimed that the vaccine, which requires three doses, has a 92% effectiveness rate against the virus. This makes Cuba the first Caribbean and Latin American country to successfully develop its own variation of the vaccine. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2021
Jul
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Valencia's Office of the Public Prosecutor authorizes 32 municipalities that are considered "high-risk" to impose a curfew from 1:00

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Valencia's Office of the Public Prosecutor authorizes 32 municipalities that are considered "high-risk" to impose a curfew from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and restrict social gatherings due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (The Local Spain)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2021
Jul
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports their first case of the Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected i

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports their first case of the Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in Peru. (Newsweek) Fox News host Sean Hannity urges viewers to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously, as well as urging viewers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. (People.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Pasadena becomes the first city in Southern California to require vaccinations for employ

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Pasadena becomes the first city in Southern California to require vaccinations for employees. However, the mandate will not be in effect until it receives a full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. (KCBS-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19. (WMUR-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that health care workers in the city will

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that health care workers in the city will be required to get vaccinated or undergo COVID-19 testing amidst fears of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (WNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, 2020–21 Singapore circuit breaker measures Singapore reverts to "Phase 2 Heightened Alert" which bans dine-in service in all foo

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, 2020–21 Singapore circuit breaker measures Singapore reverts to "Phase 2 Heightened Alert" which bans dine-in service in all food and beverage establishments and closes all personalised care services that would require patrons to remove their masks. These restrictions will remain in effect until August 18. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
25
Health / Disasters

2021 California wildfires Dixie Fire The Dixie Fire grows to 190,000 acres in Butte County and Plumas County after merging with the Fly Fire.

2021 California wildfires Dixie Fire The Dixie Fire grows to 190,000 acres in Butte County and Plumas County after merging with the Fly Fire. Approximately 16 structures have been destroyed. (The Washington Post) (KCRA-TV) The Plumas County Sheriff's Office orders mandatory evacuations in the area amid the spread of the Dixie Fire. (KRCR-TV) (KTXL-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021
Jul
25
Health / Disasters

Ten people are killed and 44 are injured in a bus crash near Slavonski Brod, Croatia.

Ten people are killed and 44 are injured in a bus crash near Slavonski Brod, Croatia. The bus, traveling on a regular route from Frankfurt, Germany, to Pristina, Kosovo, swerved off the highway after one of the drivers briefly fell asleep. The driver was arrested after the incident, while the second driver was killed in the crash. (Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021
Jul
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area Bars and nightclubs in San Francisco will require COVID-19 vaccinations or a neg

COVID-19 pandemic in California COVID-19 pandemic in the San Francisco Bay Area Bars and nightclubs in San Francisco will require COVID-19 vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test for customers as an effort to combat the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (KPIX-TV) California announces that the state will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers, becoming the first U.S. state to do so. (Los Angeles Daily Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Pubs and restaurants are allowed to resume their indoor service across Ireland for the first time since March 2020,

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Pubs and restaurants are allowed to resume their indoor service across Ireland for the first time since March 2020, although customers must have official proof that they have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 180 days. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021
Jul
29
Health / Disasters

2021 wildfire season 2021 California wildfires The Dixie Fire grows to 221,504 acres, making it the 13th largest wildfire in California.

2021 wildfire season 2021 California wildfires The Dixie Fire grows to 221,504 acres, making it the 13th largest wildfire in California. (San Francisco Chronicle) 2021 Turkish wildfires Three people are killed and 58 more injured during multiple simultaneous wildfires in Manavgat, Antalya. The fires cause mass evacuations in several provinces. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Northern Ireland announces that it will allow fully-vaccinated trave

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Northern Ireland announces that it will allow fully-vaccinated travellers from amber list European Union countries as well as the United States to enter without needing to quarantine beginning on August 1. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
Jul
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Northern Ireland announces t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Northern Ireland announces that it will allow fully-vaccinated travellers from amber list European Union countries as well as the United States to enter without needing to quarantine beginning on August 1. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021
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