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Oct
10
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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.

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
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida's Department of Health reports 5,570 additional COVID-19 cases, the highest number of reported cases in a single day since

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida's Department of Health reports 5,570 additional COVID-19 cases, the highest number of reported cases in a single day since August. It comes a day after Florida did not report any new cases or deaths because officials were left combing through 400,000 test results a private lab resent Friday night. (Miami Herald)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in France Montpellier and Toulouse both announce maximum alert status for the city and their respective surrounding towns effective October 13

COVID-19 pandemic in France Montpellier and Toulouse both announce maximum alert status for the city and their respective surrounding towns effective October 13, joining Paris, Marseille and four other cities due to soaring cases and hospitalization in France. (The Washington Post)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala The state of Kerala passes Maharashtra to become the state with most number of new COVID-19 cases, with 1

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala The state of Kerala passes Maharashtra to become the state with most number of new COVID-19 cases, with 11,755 new cases being reported, the highest ever for the state. (The Indian Express) India surpasses seven million COVID-19 cumulative cases, becoming the second country to reach that milestone after the United States. (AP via ABC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, 2020 Indonesia large-scale social restrictions It is announced that the Indonesian capital Jakarta will restart its "transitiona

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, 2020 Indonesia large-scale social restrictions It is announced that the Indonesian capital Jakarta will restart its "transitional" eased large-scale social restrictions effective tomorrow, after a pace of infections has slowed within two weeks, according to a statement from the governor Anies Baswedan. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Two high-ranking Iranian officials, Mohammad Bagher Nobakht and Ali Akbar Salehi, test positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Two high-ranking Iranian officials, Mohammad Bagher Nobakht and Ali Akbar Salehi, test positive for COVID-19. (Al Arabiya) Iran announces its highest single-day death toll from the virus, with 251 confirmed deaths in the last 24 hours, the same day that the country surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 cases. (AP via ABC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon The Interior Ministry ordered the closure of pubs, bars, nightclubs and amusement parks until further notice in a bid to curb the s

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon The Interior Ministry ordered the closure of pubs, bars, nightclubs and amusement parks until further notice in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. In addition, 169 towns and village across Lebanon were put into a local lockdown, which will begin tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. local time. (The Daily Star)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) The COVID-19 infection rate in New York drops to its lowest in two weeks for the first time since September 24.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) The COVID-19 infection rate in New York drops to its lowest in two weeks for the first time since September 24. However, the state continues to battle COVID-19 clusters in Hasidic Jewish communities in Orange County, Rockland County, Brooklyn, and several areas in the Queens borough. (NNY360.com) (Newsday)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2020
Oct
11
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COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia registers 13,634 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative nationwide total to 1,298,718, the fourth highest in t

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia registers 13,634 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative nationwide total to 1,298,718, the fourth highest in the world. This marks a new record of confirmed cases in a single day since the first cases were confirmed in January. (Times of India)

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

Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the next five days, after new cases appear

Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the next five days, after new cases appeared linked to Qingdao Chest Hospital, which was treating people confirmed with the disease after returning from overseas. (Medcom.id)

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

British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour u

British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour unions and MPs for massive firings and large pay cuts. Sean Doyle, CEO of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, immediately assumes his position. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran For the second day in a row, Iran reports a single day record high of 272 new COVID-19 fatalities as, at the same time, the country re

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran For the second day in a row, Iran reports a single day record high of 272 new COVID-19 fatalities as, at the same time, the country registers 4,206 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number since start of the pandemic. (ABC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the ne

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the next five days, after new cases appeared linked to Qingdao Chest Hospital, which was treating people confirmed with the disease after returning from overseas. (Medcom.id)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Sabah It is announced that all of Sabah will put under Conditional Movement Control Order between tomorrow at 12:01 a.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in Sabah It is announced that all of Sabah will put under Conditional Movement Control Order between tomorrow at 12:01 a.m. local time and October 26. Under these restrictions, only two people per household will be allowed to go out to buy necessities. In addition, schools, public parks, recreational centers, tahfiz centers, and others will be closed. (New Straits Times)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour unions and MPs for massive firings and large pay cuts. Sean Doyle, CEO of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, immediately assumes his position. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia The number of recoveries in Indonesia surges by a record 4,777 in the last 24 hours, increasing the ove

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia The number of recoveries in Indonesia surges by a record 4,777 in the last 24 hours, increasing the overall total to 263,296 recoveries. The country also conducted a record 50,418 tests in a single day. (detikHealth) COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan reports a record 2,054 new daily infections in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total at 28,127. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore For the first time since February, Singapore reports no new daily cases. (Bloomberg.com)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 13,868 new daily cases, setting a new record for a single day, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 13,868 new daily cases, setting a new record for a single day, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178. The country also reports a record rise of 244 deaths, bringing the official death toll to 22,966. (CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iran announces temporary travel restrictions on Tehran

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iran announces temporary travel restrictions on Tehran, Karaj, Mashhad, Isfahan, and Urmia, which includes banning travel to and from the five major cities in the country. It comes after Iran reports single-day records in both deaths and new infections, with 279 deaths and 4,830 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq Iraq surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. (Al-Arabiya)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iran announces temporary travel restrictions on Tehran, Karaj, Mashhad, Isfahan,

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iran announces temporary travel restrictions on Tehran, Karaj, Mashhad, Isfahan, and Urmia, which includes banning travel to and from the five major cities in the country. It comes after Iran reports single-day records in both deaths and new infections, with 279 deaths and 4,830 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (France 24)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers 7,332 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for a single day since the pandemic began and surpassing the previ

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers 7,332 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new record for a single day since the pandemic began and surpassing the previous record of 6,557 cases that reported in March, when the country was still in lockdown. (National Post)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein Switzerland reports 2,823 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest record number in a si

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein Switzerland reports 2,823 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest record number in a single day since the pandemic began, thus taking the total to 68,704 confirmed cases in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. (Financial Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 14, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 tier regulations in England Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put

COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 tier regulations in England Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put under tier 2 restrictions on October 17, which means that different households will be banned from mixing indoors, including inside homes, pubs, and restaurants, and people will also be told to avoid public transport and non-essential travel. (BBC News) (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of new cases in Germany surges by 6,638 in the last 24 hours, according to official data from the Robert Koch Institute,

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of new cases in Germany surges by 6,638 in the last 24 hours, according to official data from the Robert Koch Institute, a new record not seen since the pandemic began, which previously reported 6,294 cases on March 28. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India Cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes, entertainment parks, educational institution and swimming pools outside containment zones reo

COVID-19 pandemic in India Cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes, entertainment parks, educational institution and swimming pools outside containment zones reopened in several states across India as part of measures allowing more activities in the country. (Firstpost)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers 8,804 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry, a new record for the second consecutive

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers 8,804 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry, a new record for the second consecutive day since the start of the outbreak in the country. (Daily Sabah) Campania announces that it will shut down schools until the end of this month, in an effort to curb an increase of COVID-19 cases in the region. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 tier regulations in England Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London,

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 tier regulations in England Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put under tier 2 restrictions on October 17, which means that different households will be banned from mixing indoors, including inside homes, pubs, and restaurants, and people will also be told to avoid public transport and non-essential travel. (BBC News) (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put under tier 2 restrictions on October 17, which means that differen

Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put under tier 2 restrictions on October 17, which means that different households will be banned from mixing indoors, including inside homes, pubs, and restaurants, and people will also be told to avoid public transport and non-essential travel. (BBC News) (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
Oct
15
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii is expected to reopen tourism to the public and lift the statewide mandatory quar

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii is expected to reopen tourism to the public and lift the statewide mandatory quarantine for travellers who test negative. However, visitors will be required to wear masks and go through temperature screenings. (CNN) (TravelPulse.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 15, 2020
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