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Dec
29
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COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports a record 1,546 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports a record 1,546 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 88,439. (The Irish Times) Ireland officially begins a vaccination programme against COVID-19 using Pfizer-BioNTech's tozinameran vaccine, with a 79-year-old woman from Dublin becoming the first person to receive the vaccine. (RTÉ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

2020–21 Premier League, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports A proposed match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham F.C.

2020–21 Premier League, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports A proposed match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham F.C. at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium that would have taken place in the evening is postponed due to a significant rise of COVID-19 cases in the clubs across the league. (Sky Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports its first case of a more contagious variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom in a patient from Southern

COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports its first case of a more contagious variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom in a patient from Southern California. (ABC News) California reports a record 442 deaths on Tuesday, bringing the statewide death toll to 24,987. (The Hill) Los Angeles County surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 and is averaging 150 daily deaths. (KABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Malta, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Malta reports its first three cases of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom.

COVID-19 pandemic in Malta, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Malta reports its first three cases of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. Two of the cases are reported in people who travelled from the UK, while the third is still being investigated. (Times of Malta)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina approves a vaccine made by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for use in the c

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina approves a vaccine made by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for use in the country, becoming the second country after the UK to approve this vaccine. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia Bolivia signs a deal with Russia's Russian Direct Investment Fund to secure 2.6 million Sputnik V vaccines. (Sputnik V)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Taiwan reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 after a teenager who returned from the Un

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Taiwan reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 after a teenager who returned from the United Kingdom on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19 the following day. (Focus Taiwan News Channel) As a result of this case, Taiwan will ban all non-resident foreigners from entering the country beginning on January 1. Legal residents, as well as people given special permission, and the spouses and children of Taiwanese nationals will be excluded from this ban. (Radio Taiwan International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirms that the country will close all non-essential retail under full level 5 restricti

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirms that the country will close all non-essential retail under full level 5 restrictions that will remain in place for at least one month and will also delay the reopening of schools until January 11. Authorities also agree to extend travel bans to South Africa and the United Kingdom until January 6. (RTÉ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland reports a record 2,045 new cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland reports a record 2,045 new cases in the past 24 hours. (The Herald) COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom approves a vaccine made by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for use in the country. Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that the rollout of this vaccine will begin on January 4. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom approves a vaccine made by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for use in the count

COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom approves a vaccine made by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for use in the country. Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that the rollout of this vaccine will begin on January 4. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria tightens their restrictions as three new cases are reported, bringing the total number of cases in the state to six.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria tightens their restrictions as three new cases are reported, bringing the total number of cases in the state to six. Under the new restrictions, in-home gatherings will be limited to 15 people, masks must be worn indoors, and people are advised to stay out of the Melbourne city centre on New Year's Eve. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Health officials report that at least 26 residents of a retirement home in Mol have died from complications related to COVID-19 sin

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Health officials report that at least 26 residents of a retirement home in Mol have died from complications related to COVID-19 since a volunteer dressed as Sinterklaas, who later tested positive for the virus, visited the home on December 5. Officials, however, have not confirmed that the volunteer was the source of the outbreak at the home, where 85 others have also tested positive. (AFP via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 1,337 new cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 1,337 new cases in the past 24 hours. It is the first prefecture to surpass 1,000 daily cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (The Asahi Shimbun) Nationwide, a record 4,520 new cases are reported in Japan in the past 24 hours. It is the first time that the country has reported more than 4,000 daily cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (NHK World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England A further 20 million people in England are placed into Tier 4, the level with the strictest

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England A further 20 million people in England are placed into Tier 4, the level with the strictest COVID-19 restrictions. All secondary schools in England are to remain closed for an additional two weeks. (BBC News) The United Kingdom reports a record 55,892 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,488,780. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Florida confirms its first new case of the new variant of SARS

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Florida confirms its first new case of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in the United Kingdom. The individual is a Martin County man with no history of travel. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Health / Disasters

Health officials report that at least 26 residents of a retirement home in Mol have died from complications related to COVID-19 since a volunteer dressed as Sin

Health officials report that at least 26 residents of a retirement home in Mol have died from complications related to COVID-19 since a volunteer dressed as Sinterklaas, who later tested positive for the virus, visited the home on December 5. Officials, however, have not confirmed that the volunteer was the source of the outbreak at the home, where 85 others have also tested positive. (AFP via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
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