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Oct
06
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to t

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey, 2020 NHL entry draft The NHL entry draft, originally postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is held remotely with the New York Rangers selecting winger Alexis Lafrenière with the first overall pick. (New York Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
06
Health / Disasters

The death toll of the floods brought on by the 2020–21 European windstorm season, which is affecting France and Italy rise to 14 as the body of a worker is foun

The death toll of the floods brought on by the 2020–21 European windstorm season, which is affecting France and Italy rise to 14 as the body of a worker is found in the Italian region of Liguria. The man went missing during the beginning of the floods three days ago. (TGCOM24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 6, 2020
Oct
07
Health / Disasters

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula at 5:30 CDT.

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula at 5:30 CDT. (The Weather Channel) Carlos Joaquín González, governor of Quintana Roo, says that "half of the state is without power" due to Hurricane Delta. (The Weather Channel) New Iberia, Louisiana, issues a city wide curfew as Hurricane Delta approaches. (KLFY-TV)

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

Bulgaria registers 436 new cases in the past 24 hours, a record high for a single day since the beginning of the pandemic, as shown by data from the national in

Bulgaria registers 436 new cases in the past 24 hours, a record high for a single day since the beginning of the pandemic, as shown by data from the national information platform on the disease. A total of 22,306 cases have been registered in the country. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria registers 436 new cases in the past 24 hours, a record high for a single day since the beginning of the pandemic, as show

COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria registers 436 new cases in the past 24 hours, a record high for a single day since the beginning of the pandemic, as shown by data from the national information platform on the disease. A total of 22,306 cases have been registered in the country. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Berlin's nightlife is facing a closing time for the first time since 1950, effective October 10, as bars, restaurants, and off-lice

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Berlin's nightlife is facing a closing time for the first time since 1950, effective October 10, as bars, restaurants, and off-licences will have to close between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time. Under new rules that have been announced, public gatherings of more than five people from more than two households, as well as private gatherings of more than ten people, will also be banned. (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy imposes a compulsory nationwide outdoor mask mandate, with fines ranging from 400 to 1,000 euros (AS$659 to AS$1,650; US$463 to

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy imposes a compulsory nationwide outdoor mask mandate, with fines ranging from 400 to 1,000 euros (AS$659 to AS$1,650; US$463 to US$1,163) for violators in a bid to curb the second wave of COVID-19. This decree passes at the same time the country reports 3,678 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest figure since the peak of the outbreak in April. Exceptions include outdoor sporting activities, children under six years of age, and people with health conditions that preclude wearing masks. (Sydney Morning Herald) (ABC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic reports a record 4,457 new cases in a single day, according to data from the Health Ministry, as in i

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic reports a record 4,457 new cases in a single day, according to data from the Health Ministry, as in infections over the past month are now rising at the fastest pace in Europe, seeing 326.8 per 100,000 over the past two weeks. (Daily Sabah)

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

Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula at 5:30 CDT.

Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula at 5:30 CDT. (The Weather Channel) Carlos Joaquín González, governor of Quintana Roo, says that "half of the state is without power" due to Hurricane Delta. (The Weather Channel) New Iberia, Louisiana, issues a city wide curfew as Hurricane Delta approaches. (KLFY-TV)

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

Italy imposes a compulsory nationwide outdoor mask mandate, with fines ranging from 400 to 1,000 euros (AS$659 to AS$1,650; US$463 to US$1,163) for violators in

Italy imposes a compulsory nationwide outdoor mask mandate, with fines ranging from 400 to 1,000 euros (AS$659 to AS$1,650; US$463 to US$1,163) for violators in a bid to curb the second wave of COVID-19. This decree passes at the same time the country reports 3,678 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest figure since the peak of the outbreak in April. Exceptions include outdoor sporting activities, children under six years of age, and people with health conditions that preclude wearing masks. (Sydney Morning Herald) (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2020
Oct
09
Health / Disasters

2020 Paris–Roubaix In road cycling, the organizers cancel the postponed 2020 edition of Paris–Roubaix, which was originally to be held in April, but then postpo

2020 Paris–Roubaix In road cycling, the organizers cancel the postponed 2020 edition of Paris–Roubaix, which was originally to be held in April, but then postponed to October 25, due to new restrictions that were announced in Lille to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in France. (Sky Sports)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal surpass 100,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal surpass 100,000 cases of COVID-19. (Times of India) COVID-19 pandemic in Oman It is announced that Oman will reintroduce a night-time ban on movement and enforce the overnight closure of shops and public places between October 11 and 24, in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This new curfew will apply from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time, and Oman's beaches will also be closed until further notice. (Arab News) COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan The number of cases in Uzbekistan exceeds 60,000. (Trend News Agency)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers 5,372 new cases in the past 24 hours, which it is the first time that the country reports more than 5,000 cases since

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers 5,372 new cases in the past 24 hours, which it is the first time that the country reports more than 5,000 cases since late-March, prompting fears of second wave of COVID-19 that happens in other countries in Europe. (RTÉ)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Oman It is announced that Oman will reintroduce a night-time ban on movement and enforce the overnight closure of shops and public places b

COVID-19 pandemic in Oman It is announced that Oman will reintroduce a night-time ban on movement and enforce the overnight closure of shops and public places between October 11 and 24, in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This new curfew will apply from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time, and Oman's beaches will also be closed until further notice. (Arab News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports 1,394 new daily cases, bringing the cumulative totals to 83,928 confirmed cases and 2,062 deaths.

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports 1,394 new daily cases, bringing the cumulative totals to 83,928 confirmed cases and 2,062 deaths. Ever since the end of national lockdown in May, this has been the ninth time that the country has registered some record increases in new cases, with all other eight records occurring since the beginning of September. (DGS)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 12,126 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1.27 million, according to data from health authorities.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 12,126 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1.27 million, according to data from health authorities. This sets a new record for daily infections surpassing the previous record on May 11, when 11,656 new cases were reported. (Anadolu Agency)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein The number of new cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein increases by 1,487 in a single day

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein The number of new cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein increases by 1,487 in a single day, a record since the beginning of the outbreak, according to data from Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland reports 1,080 new cases in the last 24 hours, which become the hi

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland reports 1,080 new cases in the last 24 hours, which become the highest daily total for the number of positive tests since the Department of Health rolled out its current testing model. (BBC News)

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

In road cycling, the organizers cancel the postponed 2020 edition of Paris–Roubaix, which was originally to be held in April, but then postponed to October 25,

In road cycling, the organizers cancel the postponed 2020 edition of Paris–Roubaix, which was originally to be held in April, but then postponed to October 25, due to new restrictions that were announced in Lille to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in France. (Sky Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2020
Oct
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of confirmed cases in Germany increased by 4,721 to 319,381, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute for infect

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of confirmed cases in Germany increased by 4,721 to 319,381, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases. It is the highest number of reported cases in a single day since April as the country tightens its restrictions in Berlin and Frankfurt. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020
Oct
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran imposes additional restrictions for its capital Tehran.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran imposes additional restrictions for its capital Tehran. The new restrictions include making everyone wear a mask while indoors mandatory, and there is a fine of 500,000 rials ($1.6) for violators who do not comply with the new rules. A partial shutdown implemented in the city last week is extended until October 16. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020
Oct
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that around 104,000 people in Michigan have recovered since the start

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that around 104,000 people in Michigan have recovered since the start of the pandemic. However, the state reported 1,522 new cases and 15 deaths, bringing the statewide total number of cases to 134,656 and death toll to 6,891. (Mlives.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020
Oct
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine The number of daily deaths in Ukraine exceeds 100 for the first time since the pandemic began, jumping to 108, according to a state

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine The number of daily deaths in Ukraine exceeds 100 for the first time since the pandemic began, jumping to 108, according to a statement from the NSDC, with a total of 4,887 deaths being recorded since the first cases were reported in the country. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020
Oct
10
Health / Disasters

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that around 104,000 people in Michigan have recovered since the start of the pandemic.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that around 104,000 people in Michigan have recovered since the start of the pandemic. However, the state reported 1,522 new cases and 15 deaths, bringing the statewide total number of cases to 134,656 and death toll to 6,891. (Mlives.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2020
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