COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq Iraq confirms 107 new deaths from the virus, bringing the death toll to 1,437. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Central African Republic In the Central African Republic, the number of infections climbs by 88 in the past 24 hours to reach 3,051. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the number of cases reached 6,411 there with 198 new infections in the past 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. reports 37,077 cases, the largest number of new cases in a single day. (CNN)
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the number of cases reached 6,411 there with 198 new infections in the past 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency)
Kivu Ebola epidemic The Democratic Republic of the Congo announces the end of the second outbreak of Ebola in the country, which has killed more than 2,200 people. (Reuters)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo announces the end of the second outbreak of Ebola in the country, which has killed more than 2,200 people. (Reuters)
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)
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)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Intu Properties, the owner and operator of the United Kingdom's largest shopping centres such as the MetroCentre and Lakeside Shopping Centre, collapses into administration, following months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News)
Intu Properties, the owner and operator of the United Kingdom's largest shopping centres such as the MetroCentre and Lakeside Shopping Centre, collapses into administration, following months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 500,000 cases after reporting 18,552 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest toll to date. India also reports a total 15,685 deaths from the disease. (AP News)
India surpasses 500,000 cases after reporting 18,552 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest toll to date. India also reports a total 15,685 deaths from the disease. (AP News)
COVID-19 pandemic The worldwide COVID-19 case total surpasses 10 million while the worldwide death total surpasses 500,000. The United States remains the leading nation in cases, accounting for over 25 percent of both cases and deaths worldwide. (NBC News) (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji quarantines 160 peacekeeping soldiers who returned from the Middle East on Saturday after the army had expressed concern that some of the troops may have been in contact with infected people. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson orders residents to wear masks in public as cases surge. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Massachusetts reports no COVID-19 deaths for the first time in months. (Boston Globe)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The COVID-19 death toll in Mexico reaches to 28,000, surpassing Spain. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson orders residents to wear masks in public as cases surge. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Massachusetts reports no COVID-19 deaths for the first time in months. (Boston Globe)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Minor League Baseball cancels its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNN)
Minor League Baseball cancels its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The COVID-19 death toll in Brazil passes 60,000. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Miami-Dade County is expected to mandate masks as it deals with surging cases. (Miami Herald)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Dayton becomes the first city in Ohio to mandate masks. (Cincinnati.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says that masks will be required inside and outside. (The Hill)
2020 Hpakant jade mine disaster At least 162 miners are killed by a landslide at a jade mining site in Hpakant, Kachin, Myanmar. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issues an executive order mandating citizens wear facemasks in public and at their workplace. (AP via United States News & World Report)
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Casual Dining Group, which owns the Bella Italia and Café Rouge United Kingdom restaurant chains, collapses into administration with 1,900 immediate job losses. (BBC News)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports, 2019–20 NBA season The Los Angeles Clippers close their training facility after one of the players who is expected to play in Orlando tested positive for COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe The European Union approves the use of the drug remdesivir to treat severe cases of COVID-19. (DW)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia surpasses 200,000 cases after reporting 4,193 infections in the past 24 hours while the death toll jumps to 1,802. (Al Arabiya)
Sheikhupura train-van crash A passenger train collides with a van carrying Sikh pilgrims near Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan, killing at least 21 people. (BBC News via Yahoo! News)
COVID-19 drug development The World Health Organization suspends its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination of HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir after they fail to reduce mortality in infected patients. (Reuters)
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)
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)
The World Health Organization suspends its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination of HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir after they fail to reduce mortality in infected patients. (Reuters)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States An Arizona woman in Scottsdale is arrested at Target after pulling face masks off the displays. (popculture.com) (New York Daily News)
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)
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 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)
Eight people are feared dead following a mid-air collision between two planes flying over Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, US, both of which then crashed into the waters. Two of the victims' bodies have already been recovered. (CNN)
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)
2020 Kyushu floods The death toll from floods in Kyushu, Japan, rises to 49 people. The country is bracing for more heavy rain. (The Japan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India records 24,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing Russia to become the country with the third highest number of cases in the world at 697,413 cases. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar Qatar exceeds 100,000 cases, becoming one of the world's highest per capita infections, having a population of 2.8 million. (Al Jazeera) COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait Kuwait surpasses 50,000 infections after reporting 538 new cases in the past 24 hours. Its death toll jumps to 373. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tests positive for COVID-19. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India records 24,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing Russia to become the country with the third highest number of cases in the world at 697,413 cases. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait Kuwait surpasses 50,000 infections after reporting 538 new cases in the past 24 hours. Its death toll jumps to 373. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar Qatar exceeds 100,000 cases, becoming one of the world's highest per capita infections, having a population of 2.8 million. (Al Jazeera)
The death toll from floods in Kyushu, Japan, rises to 49 people. The country is bracing for more heavy rain. (The Japan Times)
Anshun bus crash A bus carrying students to an exam plunges into a reservoir in Anshun, Guizhou, China, killing 21 and leaving 16 injured. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19. (Cooperativa)
COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut reports zero deaths for the first time in four months. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record high death toll of 200 in the last 24 hours. (AFP via Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas surpasses 200,000 cases of COVID-19. (USA Today)
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)
Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine following a fast-track approval for the trials by Brazilian regulators last week. The study, done in partnership with Brazilian vaccine producer Instituto Butantan, will recruit nearly 9,000 healthcare professionals working in COVID-19-specialized facilities and start this month. (Al Jazeera)
The United States officially declares its intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization in 2021. (The Guardian)
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)
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)
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 Romania Romania surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19 and sets a daily record of 555 new cases. (Romania Insider)
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 Indonesia Indonesia announced the biggest daily rise of 2,657 new COVID-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 70,736. West Java reported the highest surge with 962 cases. This significant increase comes from the Army’s Officer Candidate School (Secapa) cluster. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Diosdado Cabello confirms he tested positive for COVID-19. (ABC News)
Authorities in Kazakhstan deny a report published by Chinese officials alleging that the country is experiencing an outbreak of "unknown pneumonia" potentially deadlier than COVID-19. (CNN)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York The COVID-19 hospitalizations and average three-day death toll in New York reach lower levels for the first time since March. (CBS News)
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)
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)
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)
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)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports 15,299 cases, a new single-day record. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The death toll in Mexico rises above 35,000, surpassing Italy. (Reuters)
