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Dec
20
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COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Saudi Arabia suspends all international passenger flights for one week as well as all entry thro

COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Saudi Arabia suspends all international passenger flights for one week as well as all entry through land and sea ports in response to a new variant of the SARS-COV-2 that was discovered in the United Kingdom. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 20, 2020
Dec
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Amazon announces that they will close the Robbinsville Township facility, also known as t

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Amazon announces that they will close the Robbinsville Township facility, also known as the PNE5, after several workers tested positive for COVID-19. (CNBC) COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States begins shipping the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna. (Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 20, 2020
Dec
20
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in North America, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in North America, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces its truncated 2020–21 season will begin on January 13 and run for 56 games per team, ending on May 8. (WEYI-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 20, 2020
Dec
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces a province-wide lockdown across Ontario from December 26 until January 9 in

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces a province-wide lockdown across Ontario from December 26 until January 9 in Northern Ontario and January 23 in Southern Ontario in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the province. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 21, 2020
Dec
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Variant of Concern 202012/01, travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Health Secretary Sophia Chan announces that H

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Variant of Concern 202012/01, travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Health Secretary Sophia Chan announces that Hong Kong will ban all flights to and from the United Kingdom beginning tomorrow due to the new variant of SARS-CoV-2. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 21, 2020
Dec
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that British Airways will

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that British Airways will require passengers to test negative for COVID-19 before arriving at the John F. Kennedy International Airport due to the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in the United Kingdom. (WNBC-TV) Delta Air Lines announces that it would require passengers travelling from New York to the United Kingdom to get a COVID-19 test prior to departure. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 21, 2020
Dec
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that British Airways will require passengers to test negative f

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that British Airways will require passengers to test negative for COVID-19 before arriving at the John F. Kennedy International Airport due to the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in the United Kingdom. (WNBC-TV) Delta Air Lines announces that it would require passengers travelling from New York to the United Kingdom to get a COVID-19 test prior to departure. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 21, 2020
Dec
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Jay Inslee imposes a 14-day quarantine for travelers from South Africa and the Un

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), Variant of Concern 202012/01 Governor Jay Inslee imposes a 14-day quarantine for travelers from South Africa and the United Kingdom in an effort to prevent the spread of a mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 in those countries. (The Seattle Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 21, 2020
Dec
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala Guatemala announces a mandatory two-week quarantine for anyone who has recently visited the United Kingdom or South Africa in an

COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala Guatemala announces a mandatory two-week quarantine for anyone who has recently visited the United Kingdom or South Africa in an effort to prevent the spread of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. The restrictions will last for two months. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Singapore bans all long-term passport holders and short-term visitors who had travel history to the

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Singapore bans all long-term passport holders and short-term visitors who had travel history to the United Kingdom within the last 14 days to enter the country beginning tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. local time due to the emergence of a new strain of SARS-CoV-2. (The Straits Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates announces that they will roll out the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to all adult UAE citizens.

COVID-19 pandemic in United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates announces that they will roll out the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to all adult UAE citizens. (Financial Times) Abu Dhabi is expected to lift restrictions in the city beginning December 24. (Al Arabiya)

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

Overall deaths in the U.S.

Overall deaths in the U.S. for this year are projected to surpass three million mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thus making 2020 the deadliest year in U.S. history. The numbers also represent an approximate 15 percent increase compared to the previous year, which is the largest single-year percentage increase since 1918. (AP)

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

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Variant of Concern 202012/01 COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala Guatemala announces a mandatory two-week quara

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Variant of Concern 202012/01 COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala Guatemala announces a mandatory two-week quarantine for anyone who has recently visited the United Kingdom or South Africa in an effort to prevent the spread of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. The restrictions will last for two months. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Karnataka imposes a night curfew from 10:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Karnataka imposes a night curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. IST until January 2 due to fears of a mutant version of SARS-CoV-2 that was found in the United Kingdom. It becomes the second Indian state to do so after Maharashtra. (NDTV)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Indonesia issues a ban on travellers from the United Kingdom and restricts entry to people from mai

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Indonesia issues a ban on travellers from the United Kingdom and restricts entry to people from mainland Europe and Australia to prevent the spread of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 Task Force Chief Doni Monardo says that these measures will remain in place until January 8. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 888 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the prefecture to 54,018.

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 888 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the prefecture to 54,018. (NHK World) Nationwide, a record 3,743 new cases are reported in Japan in the past 24 hours. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 24, 2020
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