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Aug
22
Health / Disasters

Two simultaneous tropical storms, Laura and Marco, threaten Gulf Coast residents in the coming days.

Two simultaneous tropical storms, Laura and Marco, threaten Gulf Coast residents in the coming days. Laura is currently over Puerto Rico, while Marco is making its way through the Yucatan Channel. This would mark the first time in over 60 years in which two tropical storms were active simultaneously in the Gulf of Mexico. (CNN) (CNN2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2020
Aug
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India's number of confirmed cases tops 3 million, making it the third country to surpass that number after

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India's number of confirmed cases tops 3 million, making it the third country to surpass that number after the United States and Brazil as the country leads the world in daily new cases. (Al Jazeera) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 397 new cases, which is the highest number of reported cases since early March as the virus is reported in all cities and provinces across the country. From that number 387 were locally transmitted. (Reuters) (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2020
Aug
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 397 new cases, which is the highest number of reported cases since early March as the virus is reported in

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports 397 new cases, which is the highest number of reported cases since early March as the virus is reported in all cities and provinces across the country. From that number 387 were locally transmitted. (Reuters) (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2020
Aug
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports More than 2,000 athletes representing 46 nations participate in the 32nd annual Bosphorus

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports More than 2,000 athletes representing 46 nations participate in the 32nd annual Bosphorus Cross Continental Swim to empty audiences. It was scheduled for last month but was pushed back due to the ongoing pandemic. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2020
Aug
23
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin recalls the Dáil Éireann following reports tha

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin recalls the Dáil Éireann following reports that several members and other officials have breached COVID-19 regulations. (AFP via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2020
Aug
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports its highest single-day record of more than 3,500 patients having recovered from COVID

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports its highest single-day record of more than 3,500 patients having recovered from COVID-19, pushing the recovery rate to 71.5%. Of those recovered, 1,896 are from Jakarta, which has reported the highest single day of any province in the country. (Okezone) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Seoul orders face masks to be worn in both indoor and outdoor public places for the first time as it battles a surge in cases centred in the densely populated metropolitan area. (Liputan6)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2020
Aug
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports its highest single-day record of more than 3,500 patients having recovered from COVID-19, pushing the recovery

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports its highest single-day record of more than 3,500 patients having recovered from COVID-19, pushing the recovery rate to 71.5%. Of those recovered, 1,896 are from Jakarta, which has reported the highest single day of any province in the country. (Okezone)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2020
Aug
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea orders most schools in Seoul Capital Area to close and move classes back online as the country battles a resurgence

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea orders most schools in Seoul Capital Area to close and move classes back online as the country battles a resurgence in cases. All students, except for high school seniors, in the cities of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, will take classes online until September 11. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 25, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

2020 Pacific typhoon season North and South Korea prepare to receive Typhoon Bavi which is already lashing the South Korean island of Jeju flooding roads, toppl

2020 Pacific typhoon season North and South Korea prepare to receive Typhoon Bavi which is already lashing the South Korean island of Jeju flooding roads, toppling trees, ripping off signboards and knocking down lampposts as it passed over waters off the island’s western shores. No casualties are reported. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina The number of daily new cases in Argentina tops 10,000 for the first time with 10,550 new cases in the past 24 hours as the count

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina The number of daily new cases in Argentina tops 10,000 for the first time with 10,550 new cases in the past 24 hours as the country extends lockdown restrictions in and around capital city Buenos Aires until the end of August. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium's foreign ministry banned travel to Paris amid concerns over a possible resurgence of cases in

COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium's foreign ministry banned travel to Paris amid concerns over a possible resurgence of cases in the French capital. Belgians are being advised to avoid visiting Paris unless travellers agree to take a COVID-19 test or undergo a period of self-isolation on their return. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 pandemic in Norway, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein Norway will impose a 10-day quarantine on all people arriving from

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 pandemic in Norway, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein Norway will impose a 10-day quarantine on all people arriving from Germany and Liechtenstein from August 29 due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in those countries. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece confirmed 293 new cases in the last 24 hours which is the highest daily spike since the outbreak began in the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece confirmed 293 new cases in the last 24 hours which is the highest daily spike since the outbreak began in the country. According to National Public Health Organization, 22 of the new cases were reported at the country's entry points. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar orders all public and private schools closed as authorities try to tackle a resurgence of the virus following weeks without

COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar Myanmar orders all public and private schools closed as authorities try to tackle a resurgence of the virus following weeks without confirmed domestic transmission. (Reuters) Myanmar reports 106 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day surge since the first case was detected in the country in March. Of those new cases, 93 new virus cases were found in Rakhine State. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Authorities in the Gaza Strip impose a strict lockdown after the first locally transmitted death from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Authorities in the Gaza Strip impose a strict lockdown after the first locally transmitted death from COVID-19. The death was that of a 61-year-old man who had previous illnesses and was on a respirator, the health ministry said. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said he was in surgery for vocal cord polyp removal and was not part of the discussion during the August 20 task force meeting when updated guidelines were discussed. He also expressed concerns over how people would interpret the new recommendations. (CNN) (The Daily Beast)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
26
Health / Disasters

North and South Korea prepare to receive Typhoon Bavi which is already lashing the South Korean island of Jeju flooding roads, toppling trees, ripping off signb

North and South Korea prepare to receive Typhoon Bavi which is already lashing the South Korean island of Jeju flooding roads, toppling trees, ripping off signboards and knocking down lampposts as it passed over waters off the island’s western shores. No casualties are reported. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 26, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Canada extends emergency orders that place restrictions on international trave

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Canada extends emergency orders that place restrictions on international travel and make mandatory two-week quarantines for anyone entering the country until September 30. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of re

COVID-19 pandemic in France The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of reported cases since March, with 7,379 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the possibility of another nationwide lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Citizen Protection announces changes to Greece's travel restrictions, effective August 31 until at least September 1

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Citizen Protection announces changes to Greece's travel restrictions, effective August 31 until at least September 19, due to a rise in cases in recent weeks. Changes include requiring visitors from a list of countries to show a negative test result to enter and a suspension of flights to and from Catalonia, Spain, but lifting restrictions on the Netherlands. (Reuters via CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports more than 77,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to more than 3.38 million, the highest sin

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports more than 77,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to more than 3.38 million, the highest single day spike for the country for the second consecutive day, and the highest single day caseload in the world apart from the United States. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of reported cases since March, wi

The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of reported cases since March, with 7,379 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the possibility of another nationwide lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 3,308 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is a new record high for the third consecutive day since the pandem

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 3,308 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is a new record high for the third consecutive day since the pandemic began in the country. (detikHealth) Bogor imposes a nightly curfew and community social restrictions aimed for the residents to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Under those rules, restaurants, malls and cafés will restrict the operation until 6:00 p.m local time and any residents will stay at home at 9:00 p.m. local time. These restrictions are enforced until September 11. (iNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the largest weekend number since the middle of May, and the highest number of reported cases since June 4. (The Guardian) (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The number of cases in Greece reaches 10,000. (Madison.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 78,761 new cases in the past 24 hours, thus marking the highest single-day rise in case numbers recorded anywhere in th

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 78,761 new cases in the past 24 hours, thus marking the highest single-day rise in case numbers recorded anywhere in the world. The record was previously set by the United States, which reported 77,638 new cases on July 17. This puts India's overall case tally to 3.5 million. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea begins to restrict operations of restaurants, bakeries, and franchise coffee chains in the Seoul Capital Area in an

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea begins to restrict operations of restaurants, bakeries, and franchise coffee chains in the Seoul Capital Area in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Restaurants and bakeries can operate dine-in services until 9 p.m., and only takeaway and delivery will be permitted from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. For franchise coffee chains, only takeout or delivery will be permitted regardless of operating hours. These restrictions will exist until September 7. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the largest weekend number since the middle of May, and the highest number of reported cases since June 4. (The Guardian) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves extends the state's mask mandate to two weeks.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves extends the state's mask mandate to two weeks. (The Meridian Star) The United States surpasses six million cases of COVID-19. (CNN) AstraZeneca begins Phase III clinical trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, AZD1222, which it developed with the University of Oxford, to some 30,000 adults in the United States. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Sep
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Due to some recent spikes in cases, authorities delay the schools' reopening to September 14 in order to

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Due to some recent spikes in cases, authorities delay the schools' reopening to September 14 in order to allow time for vacationers to return to big cities to limit the movement of asymptomatic people. Students and teachers are told to wear face masks, which will be handed out for free to both public and private schools. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Russia The total number of confirmed cases in Russia passes one million, after 4,729 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. (AP via CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
Sep
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Due to some recent spikes in cases, authorities delay the schools' reopening to September 14 in order to allow time for vacationers

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Due to some recent spikes in cases, authorities delay the schools' reopening to September 14 in order to allow time for vacationers to return to big cities to limit the movement of asymptomatic people. Students and teachers are told to wear face masks, which will be handed out for free to both public and private schools. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 1, 2020
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