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Aug
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 904 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, which is the largest number of fatalities in a

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 904 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, which is the largest number of fatalities in a single-day as new cases reach 56,000. (Jagran English) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 3,561 new COVID-19 cases on which inching the total tally closer to 120,000 and causing the country to overtake Indonesia as the Southeast Asian nation with the most number of infections. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 6, 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

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain reports 4,507 new cases, of which 1,895 were diagnosed in the last 24 hours, mainly in the regions of the Basque Country, Catal

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain reports 4,507 new cases, of which 1,895 were diagnosed in the last 24 hours, mainly in the regions of the Basque Country, Catalonia, and Aragon. This number is the highest increase since the lockdown was lifted in June. (El Pais) (Reuters)

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
Aug
07
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international relations The European Union provides Fiji with a US$23.4 million budget to help the Pacific country fight the

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international relations The European Union provides Fiji with a US$23.4 million budget to help the Pacific country fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This move comes after Fiji closed its embassy in Brussels amid a closure of several Fijian embassies around the world. (RNZ)

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

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The United Kingdom imposes a two-week quarantine for people who arrive from Belgium, The Bahamas and Andorr

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The United Kingdom imposes a two-week quarantine for people who arrive from Belgium, The Bahamas and Andorra. The changes are effective from 04:00 BST tomorrow except in Wales, where the changes take effect from midnight on August 13. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France Paris issues a mask mandate for busy areas to curb the rise of COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France Paris issues a mask mandate for busy areas to curb the rise of COVID-19 infections. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports 174 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of reported cases since early May. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Brazil surpasses 100,000. (G1) (The Wall Street Journal) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses five million cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France Paris issues a mask mandate for busy areas to curb the rise of COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in France Paris issues a mask mandate for busy areas to curb the rise of COVID-19 infections. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports 174 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of reported cases since early May. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 8, 2020
Aug
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece National Public Health Organization reports 203 new COVID-19 cases in Greece in the past 24 hours, which

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece National Public Health Organization reports 203 new COVID-19 cases in Greece in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single day for the country since the pandemic began. (Greek Reporter) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 1,062 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. It is the first time that the country has recorded more than 1,000 new cases since late June. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2020
Aug
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports Australia's deadliest day since the pandemic began in the country, with 17 deaths r

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports Australia's deadliest day since the pandemic began in the country, with 17 deaths reported aside from 394 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. (The Guardian) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand marks 100 days without community transmission of COVID-19. (The New Zealand Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2020
Aug
09
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia State-run oil company Saudi Aramco reports that profits in the first half of 2020 pl

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia State-run oil company Saudi Aramco reports that profits in the first half of 2020 plunged by 50% compared to the same period last year, with decreased demand in oil caused by COVID-19 cited as the main reason by CEO Amin H. Nasser. The company plans to uphold its promise of paying out US$75 billion in annual dividends in spite of this. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2020
Aug
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports its first cases of community transmission in 102 days, four cases in a single family.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports its first cases of community transmission in 102 days, four cases in a single family. Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 from August 12 at 12 noon until midnight on August 14. The rest of the country will move to Alert Level 2. (New Zealand Herald)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji suspends its seasonal ban on the harvest, sale, and consumption of coral trout and grouper to fight

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji suspends its seasonal ban on the harvest, sale, and consumption of coral trout and grouper to fight economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. (RNZ) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports its first cases of community transmission in 102 days, four cases in a single family. Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 from August 12 at 12 noon until midnight on August 14. The rest of the country will move to Alert Level 2. (New Zealand Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2020
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a mask mandate for gatherings with more than 100 people.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a mask mandate for gatherings with more than 100 people. Masks will be required at the Laconia Motorcycle Week, which is expected to be held on August 22 and 23. The move comes after few attendees of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota appeared to wear masks. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2020
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a mask mandate for gatherings with more tha

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a mask mandate for gatherings with more than 100 people. Masks will be required at the Laconia Motorcycle Week, which is expected to be held on August 22 and 23. The move comes after few attendees of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota appeared to wear masks. (CBS News) The United States reports more than 1,500 new deaths caused by COVID-19, making today the deadliest day for the country since the end of May. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2020
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India The number of new COVID-19 cases in India rises by nearly 67,000, a record high since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India The number of new COVID-19 cases in India rises by nearly 67,000, a record high since the pandemic began. (Hindustan Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq Iraq reports the highest single-day increase of over 3,800 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. (Arab News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom imposes a two-week quarantine for travellers or people coming from France and the Netherlands, as wel

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom imposes a two-week quarantine for travellers or people coming from France and the Netherlands, as well as Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos, and Aruba. The measure will take effect on 04:00 BST on Saturday, August 15. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2020
Aug
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece announces that they would limit public gatherings to 50 people and impose a midnight curfew on bars and restaurants in Athens

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece announces that they would limit public gatherings to 50 people and impose a midnight curfew on bars and restaurants in Athens and other areas. This measure is to last until August 24 in parts of the country where infection numbers have risen. (Greek Reporter)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2020
Aug
14
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and cultural heritage COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor A

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and cultural heritage COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says that museums and cultural institutions in New York City will be allowed to reopen on August 24 at a 25% capacity. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2020
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