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Apr
02
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roos

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Guam United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier is dismissed as the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after he publicly raised concerns about a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship. U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly says the commander "exercised extremely poor judgement". At least 100 people aboard the vessel have been reportedly infected. (BBC News)

Apr
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 7,500 new cases and 932 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 10,935 and

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain's Ministry of Health reports 7,500 new cases and 932 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 10,935 and 117,710 confirmed cases. (The Independent) The country overtakes Italy in the number of positives and becomes the second country in the world with more coronavirus cases. (Reuters)

Apr
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York reports 8,327 new confirmed cases and 594 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll to 4,159 and 122,000 cases, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Reuters)

Apr
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roos

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt United States Navy Captain Brett Crozier, recently relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after his letter pleading for aid for the coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship was leaked to the press, tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)

Apr
06
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Ivory Coast Police and protesters clash in Ivory Coast, after the latter dismantled a half-built COVID-19 testing center over fears that people using the facility would spread the virus through their district. (Reuters)

Apr
07
Health / Disasters

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the ai

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Modly had referred to Crozier, whom he relieved of command on 3 April, as "too naïve or too stupid" to be in command following the leak of a letter the captain had sent pleading for help with the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship. (CNN)

Apr
07
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett

COVID-19 pandemic on USS Theodore Roosevelt Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly resigns amid controversy surrounding his comments regarding Captain Brett Crozier, former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Modly had referred to Crozier, whom he relieved of command on 3 April, as "too naïve or too stupid" to be in command following the leak of a letter the captain had sent pleading for help with the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship. (CNN)

Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted ju

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China ends the lockdown in Wuhan, as controls on outbound travel in Wuhan are officially lifted just after Tuesday midnight. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Prince and governor of Riyadh Region Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud is admitted to an intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19. It's reported that at least 150 members of the royal family have been infected. (Al Jazeera)

Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 936 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 7,095. (Metro) COVID-19 pandemic in Malta Malta reports its first death from COVID-19, a 92-year-old woman with underlying health problems, as total cases rise to 299. (Reuters)

Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Apr
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and Ne

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan becomes the third state to surpass 20,000 cases of COVID-19, after New York and New Jersey. As of this date, Michigan has 20,346 confirmed cases with 959 deaths. (MLive.com) COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reports 779 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state, the highest daily death toll in the state to date, bringing its death toll to 6,268, with 149,316 total cases. (NHK)

Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 1,000. The state has 1,076 deaths and 21,504 cases as of this date. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also extends the state's stay-at-home order, which was set to expire on April 13, until April 30, and adds several new social distancing restrictions. (MLive.com) (MLive.com 2)

Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Yemen reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient in the Hadhramaut Governorate.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Yemen reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a patient in the Hadhramaut Governorate. (Gulf News) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,972 new confirmed cases and 122 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 4,232 and 68,192 total cases, while 3,969 people remain in critical condition with the virus. (Reuters)

Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,972 new confirmed cases and 122 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the coun

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 1,972 new confirmed cases and 122 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to 4,232 and 68,192 total cases, while 3,969 people remain in critical condition with the virus. (Reuters)

Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States,

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Students of Outside Creek Elementary School in California attend classes despite Governor Gavin Newsom's order to close all schools in the state. (Boston)

Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the coun

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 980 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the UK's death toll to 8,958. (The Guardian) NHS England announces two more temporary NHS Nightingale Hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in Washington, and Exeter. (NHS England)

Apr
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in th

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Johns Hopkins University records 2,108 more deaths from COVID-19 in the United States, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the U.S. death toll to 18,693 and 500,399 confirmed cases. The U.S. becomes the first country to report over 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day. (BBC News)

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