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Oct
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces a new restrictions banning indoor service for bars without a food license and impose non-es

COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces a new restrictions banning indoor service for bars without a food license and impose non-essential business curfew between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. CT for two weeks from tomorrow. In addition, all liquor sales at all establishments must end at 9 p.m. and all Chicagoans should refrain from gatherings of more than six people or any social gatherings after 10 p.m. (Chicago Tribune)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record daily increase with 3,270 new cases, bringing the cumulative counts to 109,541 confirmed cases and 2,245

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record daily increase with 3,270 new cases, bringing the cumulative counts to 109,541 confirmed cases and 2,245 deaths. (DGS) Portugal announces that tomorrow, the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada, and Paços de Ferreira will go into a partial lockdown, which means that people will only be able to leave home for work, school, or other essential activities. In addition, visits to care homes will be banned, events can only be attended by a maximum of five people, and commercial outlets must close by 10:00 p.m. local time. (National Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovakia Prime Minister Igor Matovič announces that Slovakia will shut down most of its schools and require the population to stay home apa

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovakia Prime Minister Igor Matovič announces that Slovakia will shut down most of its schools and require the population to stay home apart from work, essential shopping, and nature trips between October 24 and November 1, in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. He also plans to go ahead with nationwide free testing of 5.5 million people across the country. (Yahoo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Culture / Society

Portugal announces that tomorrow, the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada, and Paços de Ferreira will go into a partial lockdown, which means that people will

Portugal announces that tomorrow, the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada, and Paços de Ferreira will go into a partial lockdown, which means that people will only be able to leave home for work, school, or other essential activities. In addition, visits to care homes will be banned, events can only be attended by a maximum of five people, and commercial outlets must close by 10:00 p.m. local time. (National Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Igor Matovič announces that Slovakia will shut down most of its schools and require the population to stay home apart from work, essential shoppi

Prime Minister Igor Matovič announces that Slovakia will shut down most of its schools and require the population to stay home apart from work, essential shopping, and nature trips between October 24 and November 1, in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. He also plans to go ahead with nationwide free testing of 5.5 million people across the country. (Yahoo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Jean Castex announces that 38 more departments, as well as French Polynesia, will be placed under curfew starting October 24.

Prime Minister Jean Castex announces that 38 more departments, as well as French Polynesia, will be placed under curfew starting October 24. In total, 54 departments will now adhere to the new hourly limitations between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time, affecting almost 46 million people in these areas. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. These measures include the "compulsory" use of masks both indoors and outdoors and imposition of a curfew between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. local time in all areas deemed as high-risk zones, including Athens and Thessaloniki, starting October 24. (Medical Xpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Constitutional Tribunal of Poland rules that abortions in cases of fetal defects are unconstitutional.

The Constitutional Tribunal of Poland rules that abortions in cases of fetal defects are unconstitutional. Once the decision comes into effect, terminations will only be allowed in cases of rape or incest, or if the mother's health is at risk. Poland's abortion laws were already among the strictest in Europe. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 22, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal The Portuguese Parliament approves a bill that imposes the mandatory use of a mask for people over ten years of age in crowded out

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal The Portuguese Parliament approves a bill that imposes the mandatory use of a mask for people over ten years of age in crowded outdoor areas if social distancing cannot be implemented, as requested by the government, as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. The measures will be in effect for 70 days. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War The United Nations mission for Libya announces that the warring parties in the war have agreed to a "permanent ceasefire in all areas of

Second Libyan Civil War The United Nations mission for Libya announces that the warring parties in the war have agreed to a "permanent ceasefire in all areas of Libya." The UN says it is an "important turning point towards peace and stability in Libya." The Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Haftar, based in the east, had been at war with the Government of National Accord (GNA), based in Tripoli. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

The Portuguese Parliament approves a bill that imposes the mandatory use of a mask for people over ten years of age in crowded outdoor areas if social distancin

The Portuguese Parliament approves a bill that imposes the mandatory use of a mask for people over ten years of age in crowded outdoor areas if social distancing cannot be implemented, as requested by the government, as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. The measures will be in effect for 70 days. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

The United Nations mission for Libya announces that the warring parties in the war have agreed to a "permanent ceasefire in all areas of Libya." The UN says it

The United Nations mission for Libya announces that the warring parties in the war have agreed to a "permanent ceasefire in all areas of Libya." The UN says it is an "important turning point towards peace and stability in Libya." The Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Haftar, based in the east, had been at war with the Government of National Accord (GNA), based in Tripoli. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran The number of new cases since the beginning of the pandemic in Iran rises by a record of 6,134 in the past 24 hours and pushes the ove

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran The number of new cases since the beginning of the pandemic in Iran rises by a record of 6,134 in the past 24 hours and pushes the overall count up to 556,891. This is the first time that new cases have surpassed more than 6,000. In addition, health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari warns that 30 of 31 provinces are in the red zone with a high risk of COVID-19 infection. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils parts of the draft five-level system of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-1

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils parts of the draft five-level system of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, ranging from Level Zero to Level Four. The new system will come into force on November 2 if the draft is approved by Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, next week, and the application of different levels in different areas will be reviewed on a weekly basis. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils parts of the draft five-level system of re

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils parts of the draft five-level system of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, ranging from Level Zero to Level Four. The new system will come into force on November 2 if the draft is approved by Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, next week, and the application of different levels in different areas will be reviewed on a weekly basis. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

Hundreds of people protests in Naples after stricter COVID-19 measures were imposed in the city and the whole region of Campania.

Hundreds of people protests in Naples after stricter COVID-19 measures were imposed in the city and the whole region of Campania. The protestors clashed with police, wounding seven officers with smoke bombs, burning trash bins and chanting against the President of the region, Vincenzo De Luca. Two people are arrested. (Il Fatto Quotidiano) (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Hundreds of people protests in Naples after stricter COVID-19 measures were imposed

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Hundreds of people protests in Naples after stricter COVID-19 measures were imposed in the city and the whole region of Campania. The protestors clashed with police, wounding seven officers with smoke bombs, burning trash bins and chanting against the President of the region, Vincenzo De Luca. Two people are arrested. (Il Fatto Quotidiano) (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils parts of the draft five-level system of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, ranging from Level Zero to

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils parts of the draft five-level system of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, ranging from Level Zero to Level Four. The new system will come into force on November 2 if the draft is approved by Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, next week, and the application of different levels in different areas will be reviewed on a weekly basis. (ITV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
War / Conflict / Security

The number of new cases since the beginning of the pandemic in Iran rises by a record of 6,134 in the past 24 hours and pushes the overall count up to 556,891.

The number of new cases since the beginning of the pandemic in Iran rises by a record of 6,134 in the past 24 hours and pushes the overall count up to 556,891. This is the first time that new cases have surpassed more than 6,000. In addition, health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari warns that 30 of 31 provinces are in the red zone with a high risk of COVID-19 infection. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

After Poland reports the highest single-day record of 13,632 new infections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces the designation of the country as a "re

After Poland reports the highest single-day record of 13,632 new infections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces the designation of the country as a "red zone" area, which means that tomorrow it will partially close schools, with only grades one to three attending classes, restrict gatherings to five people, and restrict the operations of restaurants, cafés, and pubs to only serve take-away or delivery services. He also advises people over 70 years of age to stay home. (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Major Trends

Belgium's Consultative Committee announces that it will tighten its restrictions on social contacts by banning fans from sporting events, closing amusement park

Belgium's Consultative Committee announces that it will tighten its restrictions on social contacts by banning fans from sporting events, closing amusement parks, and imposing a limit of 200 people allowed in theatres, concert halls, and cinemas. The measures take effect immediately and will last for four weeks until November 19, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 threatening to overwhelm hospitals. (The Brussels Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium's Consultative Committee announces that it will tighten its restrictions on social contacts by banning fans from sporting e

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium's Consultative Committee announces that it will tighten its restrictions on social contacts by banning fans from sporting events, closing amusement parks, and imposing a limit of 200 people allowed in theatres, concert halls, and cinemas. The measures take effect immediately and will last for four weeks until November 19, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 threatening to overwhelm hospitals. (The Brussels Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in France France surpasses one million COVID-19 cases after a record 42,032 new infections are reported in the last 24 hours, becoming the sec

COVID-19 pandemic in France France surpasses one million COVID-19 cases after a record 42,032 new infections are reported in the last 24 hours, becoming the second European Union country to reach the milestone after Spain and the seventh country in the world to reach the same level. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Poland After Poland reports the highest single-day record of 13,632 new infections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces the designa

COVID-19 pandemic in Poland After Poland reports the highest single-day record of 13,632 new infections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announces the designation of the country as a "red zone" area, which means that tomorrow it will partially close schools, with only grades one to three attending classes, restrict gatherings to five people, and restrict the operations of restaurants, cafés, and pubs to only serve take-away or delivery services. He also advises people over 70 years of age to stay home. (Times of India)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 17,340 new cases, a new record high in the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative case total to 1,480,646.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 17,340 new cases, a new record high in the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative case total to 1,480,646. Despite the rise, authorities pledge not to reimpose strict lockdown measures across the country and declare the epidemic "under control." (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
Oct
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Flevo hospital in Almere begins to transfer two of its COVID-19 intensive care patients by helicopter to a hospital in

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The Flevo hospital in Almere begins to transfer two of its COVID-19 intensive care patients by helicopter to a hospital in Muenster, near the Dutch-German border, as hospitals in the Netherlands come under increasing strain from a second wave of infections. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 23, 2020
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