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Nov
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco reports 5,745 new infections and 82 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths sin

COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco reports 5,745 new infections and 82 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, bringing the nationwide totals to 235,310 cases and 3,982 deaths. (Anadolu Agency)

Nov
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 19,768 new infections and 389 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths sin

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 19,768 new infections and 389 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day record of both cases and deaths since the pandemic began, bringing the nationwide totals to 1,693,454 cases and 29,217 deaths. (The Moscow Times)

Nov
04
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines records 987 new infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day record since July 14, bringing the t

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines records 987 new infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest single-day record since July 14, bringing the total to 388,137. The lowest figure is attributed to the 12 testing laboratories that failed to submit their reports on time. (ABS-CBN) (CNN Philippines)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

Connecticut issues a statewide public health advisory due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, urging residents to limit non-essential trips outside the home between

Connecticut issues a statewide public health advisory due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, urging residents to limit non-essential trips outside the home between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. EST with the exception of those who are essential workers who must leave their home to work and anyone who has to leave their house on an emergency basis for medical care, medical supplies, food or groceries. (WVIT-TV)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut issues a statewide public health advisory due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, urging residents to limit non-essentia

COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut issues a statewide public health advisory due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, urging residents to limit non-essential trips outside the home between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. EST with the exception of those who are essential workers who must leave their home to work and anyone who has to leave their house on an emergency basis for medical care, medical supplies, food or groceries. (WVIT-TV)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Danish authorities impose a lockdown that orders bars, restaurants, public transport, and public indoor sports closed between tomor

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Danish authorities impose a lockdown that orders bars, restaurants, public transport, and public indoor sports closed between tomorrow and December 3 in seven North Jutland municipalities, to potentially help prevent a coronavirus mutation in minks from spreading to humans. (BBC News)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns England enters a four-week lockdown, with all non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants, hospitality venu

COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns England enters a four-week lockdown, with all non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants, hospitality venues, places of worship, and leisure facilities closing until at least December 2. All indoor cross-household mixing is banned, and people can only meet one person from another household outside. Unlike the first lockdown, schools and universities will remain open. (ITV)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers a record 34,505 new cases over the past 24 hours, pushing the cumulative case total to 824,879.

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy registers a record 34,505 new cases over the past 24 hours, pushing the cumulative case total to 824,879. In addition, the country reports 445 deaths, the highest number in a single day since May 2 and pushing the death toll to 40,192, becoming the sixth country to register more than 40,000 deaths. (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic China temporarily bans travellers arriving from many countries includi

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic China temporarily bans travellers arriving from many countries including Belgium, France, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom due to concerns over the growing spread of COVID-19 in those countries. (The Guardian)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain reports 368 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day number since late April, as many parts of the country r

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain reports 368 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day number since late April, as many parts of the country report a record number of deaths, exceeding levels reported in the first wave of the pandemic. (Anadolu Agency)

Nov
05
Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United Kingdom Police have arrested at least 104 protesters during "Mil

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United Kingdom Police have arrested at least 104 protesters during "Million Mask March" in central London. A large police presence remains in place near Trafalgar Square where the protest was dispersed shortly after 07:00 p.m. GMT. (BBC News)

Nov
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports a record 7,178 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing its cumulat

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports a record 7,178 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing its cumulative case total to 423,381. (India.com) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports 1,755 new infections in the past 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 38,189 cases. (The Star)

Nov
06
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia Latvia declares a four-week lockdown from November 9 to slow the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia Latvia declares a four-week lockdown from November 9 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Under the new rules, social contact is discouraged and a maximum of ten people from no more than two households will be allowed to gather inside. Restaurants can serve only takeaway food and shops will limit the number of people inside. (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Nov
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 919 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pande

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 919 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,132 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 82,825. It is the largest single-day increase in cases since the pandemic began. (Global News)

Nov
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of daily confirmed cases in Germany hits a new record of 23,399 over the last 24 hours, according to data released by th

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of daily confirmed cases in Germany hits a new record of 23,399 over the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 642,488. It is the third consecutive day that the country reported a record number of daily cases. (The Brussels Times)

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