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Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong authorities announce that they will ease some of their strict social distancing me

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong authorities announce that they will ease some of their strict social distancing measures beginning on April 21, including lifting the ban on private gatherings of more than two households, extending dine-in service at restaurants to 10 p.m., and allowing the reopening of most premises, as the number of COVID-19 cases declines. (The Straits Times)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 testing in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 testing in the United States The U.S. FDA announces that they have approved the first test to detect COVID-19 through breathing. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 drug development Health Canada authorizes the use of the AstraZeneca's antibody-based therapy Evushield for immunocompromised patients aged above 12 years. (CBC)

Apr
18
Health / Disasters

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation U.S.

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida voids the Biden administration's mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation. Most U.S. airlines including Alaska Airlines and United Airlines subsequently end their mask mandates due to the ruling. (AP) (Bloomberg)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

2021 Atlantic hurricane season The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names afte

2021 Atlantic hurricane season The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names after causing $75 billion in damage in the U.S. and killing 55 people in Louisiana, making Ida the 12th hurricane beginning with the letter I to do so. Ida will be replaced by Imani for the 2027 season. (AP) (WeatherNation TV)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names after causing $75 billion in damage

The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names after causing $75 billion in damage in the U.S. and killing 55 people in Louisiana, making Ida the 12th hurricane beginning with the letter I to do so. Ida will be replaced by Imani for the 2027 season. (AP) (WeatherNation TV)

Apr
29
Health / Disasters

2022 Al-Aqsa Mosque storming Forty-two Palestinians are injured as the Israeli police storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem in response to crowds within the mos

2022 Al-Aqsa Mosque storming Forty-two Palestinians are injured as the Israeli police storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem in response to crowds within the mosque throwing rocks and fireworks in the direction of Jewish worshippers at the Western Wall. (Al Jazeera) (Ynetnews)

May
11
Health / Disasters

European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EC

European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)

May
11
Health / Disasters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)

May
17
Health / Disasters

Allianz's American asset management unit pleads guilty to criminal securities fraud and agrees to pay $5.8 billion to those who have been misled about the risk

Allianz's American asset management unit pleads guilty to criminal securities fraud and agrees to pay $5.8 billion to those who have been misled about the risk of investing in some hedge funds that collapsed with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to more than $1 billion to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Bloomberg) (Reuters)

May
20
Health / Disasters

2022 monkeypox outbreak The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak.

2022 monkeypox outbreak The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak. (The Washington Post) (The Globe and Mail) Spain confirms 30 monkeypox cases, becoming the country with the most reported cases. (La Vanguardia) Australia and Israel announce their first suspected cases of monkeypox, both in people who had recently travelled to Europe. (Reuters) (Times of Israel) Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands confirm their first cases of monkeypox. (Deutsche Welle) (Reuters)

May
23
Health / Disasters

2022 monkeypox outbreak Scotland confirms its first case of monkeypox.

2022 monkeypox outbreak Scotland confirms its first case of monkeypox. The patient has been hospitalized. In response, smallpox vaccines are being stockpiled in the country. (Reuters) (BBC News) (Glasgow Times) Denmark confirms its first case of monkeypox. (Reuters) England reports 36 more monkeypox cases, thereby bringing the total number of cases in the country to 56. (Reuters) The U.S. CDC says that American health officials are releasing Jynneos vaccines to combat monkeypox. (Axios) Morocco reports three new suspected cases of monkeypox. (Xinhua News Agency)

Jun
05
Health / Disasters

2022 monkeypox outbreak Timeline of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Hawaii reports a probable case of monkeypox in a pe

2022 monkeypox outbreak Timeline of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Hawaii reports a probable case of monkeypox in a person from Oahu, becoming the first island region of the United States to report a case. (KGMB-TV) Colombia reports its first confirmed case of monkeypox in a man who travelled from Spain. (24 News Recorder)

Jun
05
Health / Disasters

Timeline of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Hawaii reports a probable case of monkeypox in a person from Oahu, becoming

Timeline of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Hawaii reports a probable case of monkeypox in a person from Oahu, becoming the first island region of the United States to report a case. (KGMB-TV) Colombia reports its first confirmed case of monkeypox in a man who travelled from Spain. (24 News Recorder)

Jun
08
Health / Disasters

Timeline of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Texas reports its first case of monkeypox.

Timeline of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Texas reports its first case of monkeypox. (Denton Record-Chronicle) Arizona reports its first suspected case of monkeypox. (Maricopa GOV) Brazil, Greece and Ghana report their first cases of monkeypox. (CNA) (Reuters) (BBC News) Uganda and Cyprus report their first suspected cases of monkeypox. (Dispatch Uganda) (Financial Mirror)

Jun
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan outlines a long-term preparedness plan on how Maryla

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan outlines a long-term preparedness plan on how Maryland will deal with COVID-19 including a focus on treatments that would keep people out of hospitals as well as on how the state would respond to future variants. (The Washington Post)

Jun
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan outlines a long-term preparedness plan on how Maryland will deal with COVID-19 including a focus on treatment

COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan outlines a long-term preparedness plan on how Maryland will deal with COVID-19 including a focus on treatments that would keep people out of hospitals as well as on how the state would respond to future variants. (The Washington Post)

Jun
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan outlines a long-term preparedness plan on how Maryland will deal with

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan outlines a long-term preparedness plan on how Maryland will deal with COVID-19 including a focus on treatments that would keep people out of hospitals as well as on how the state would respond to future variants. (The Washington Post)

Jun
27
Health / Disasters

2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Europe 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Germany Germany reports almost one hundred new cases of monkeypox.

2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Europe 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Germany Germany reports almost one hundred new cases of monkeypox. (RKI Deutsche) 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the Netherlands The Netherlands reports more than forty new cases of monkeypox. (RIVM Netherlands) 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Minnesota reports its first case of monkeypox. (KMSP-TV) Peru reports its first case of monkeypox. (Bernama) The World Health Organization confirms the first death caused by the 2022 monkeypox outbreak. (WHO)

Jun
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio COVID-19 pandemic and animals, COVID-19 pandemic in Columbus, Ohio An Amur ti

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio COVID-19 pandemic and animals, COVID-19 pandemic in Columbus, Ohio An Amur tiger at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., dies from COVID-19, making it the first animal at the zoo to die from the disease. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Nauru Nauru surpasses 3,000 cases of COVID-19, about a third of the country's population. (Loop)

Jun
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio COVID-19 pandemic and animals, COVID-19 pandemic in Columbus, Ohio An Amur tiger at the Columbu

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio COVID-19 pandemic and animals, COVID-19 pandemic in Columbus, Ohio An Amur tiger at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., dies from COVID-19, making it the first animal at the zoo to die from the disease. (CBS News)

Jul
01
Health / Disasters

2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Asia Turkey reports its first case of monkeypox.

2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Asia Turkey reports its first case of monkeypox. (Reuters) 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Germany Germany surpasses 1,000 cases of monkeypox. (RKI Deutsche) 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States Wisconsin reports its first case of monkeypox. (WISN-TV) Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia and the Bahamas report their first cases of monkeypox. (QuePasa Media) (MagneticMediaTV) (Caribbean Loop News)

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