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Nov
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,584 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new one-day

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,584 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new one-day record since the pandemic began and highest number of daily cases on Sunday than any other provinces and territories. (CFRN-DT) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00  p.m. PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S. largest county. (Los Angeles Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at re

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County public health officials announces a suspension of outdoor dining at restaurant for three-weeks starting from November 25 at 10:00  p.m. PST due to rise of new infections in the U.S. largest county. (Los Angeles Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba reports a record 540 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases to 13

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba reports a record 540 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases to 13,087 and pushing the five-day positivity rate tests to 14%. (CKY-DT) COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,589 new cases, a new single-day record. (Global News) Nationwide, a record 5,713 new cases reported in Canada in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide confirmed cases to 337,555. (CBC)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports 20,654 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports 20,654 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (San Francisco Chronicle) COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio Ohio reports a new single-day record of 11,885 new cases. This number is likely inflated because of a two-day backlog from multiple labs. (The Columbus Dispatch) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland is expected to send state troopers to enforce restrictions in the state for Thanksgiving. (WRC-TV)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that the province will ban indoor gatherings, suspend classes for studen

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces that the province will ban indoor gatherings, suspend classes for students, and reduce retail store capacities to stop the spread of COVID-19. (CFRN-DT) COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record 941 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28,348. (Daily Hive)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports a record 13,998 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of con

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports a record 13,998 new cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to more than 1.1 million. (Austin Statesman) COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Montgomery County tightens their mask mandate and restricts indoor gatherings in response to an increase in cases. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon reports 21 new deaths, a new daily record since the pandemic began. (The Oregonian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 35 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record for the second wave of the

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 35 new deaths in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record for the second wave of the pandemic and bringing the province's death toll to 3,554. (CP24) COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Limits on private gatherings such as weddings and funerals, will also be introduced. (CBC)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record 410 new deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide death

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record 410 new deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,771. (Taggeschau) Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that the partial lockdown will not be lifted until December 20 at the earliest, and may be extended until the beginning of January unless there is an unexpected drop in infections. Additional measures will also be introduced, including requiring masks in schools and limiting private gatherings to five people from two households beginning December 1. (DW)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to

COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Limits on private gatherings such as weddings and funerals, will also be introduced. (CBC)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches an eight-month high of 583 cases, the first time the country has repor

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches an eight-month high of 583 cases, the first time the country has reported more than 500 cases since March 6. The country now has 32,318 total confirmed cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. (Yonhap News Agency)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports a record 174 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,014.

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports a record 174 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 13,014. The country also reports 29,132 cases, including 6,876 symptomatic cases, also a new record since the pandemic began when asymptomatic figures are included. (Reuters)

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

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company announces that it plans to lay off

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company announces that it plans to lay off 32,000 employees by the end of March 2021, as the pandemic continues to impact its theme parks and resorts. (CNN)

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

The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches an eight-month high of 583 cases, the first time the country has reported more than 500 cases since Mar

The number of new confirmed cases in South Korea reaches an eight-month high of 583 cases, the first time the country has reported more than 500 cases since March 6. The country now has 32,318 total confirmed cases, according to data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 26, 2020
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