World 2020 Timeline

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand creates its first "travel bubble" with the Cook Islands, citi

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand creates its first "travel bubble" with the Cook Islands, citing low COVID-19 infection rates and their "special ties". The travel bubble will allow citizens to travel between both countries without having to quarantine in early 2021. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

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COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Restaurants, cafés, non-essential shops, and other venues that serve food, reopen in Northern Ireland after two weeks of l

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Restaurants, cafés, non-essential shops, and other venues that serve food, reopen in Northern Ireland after two weeks of lockdown. However, pubs that do not serve food will remain closed. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record 95 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,373.

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record 95 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,373. (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 613 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 48,593.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 613 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 48,593. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The number of confirmed cases in South Korea increases by 689, the highest single-day increase reported in the country since la

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The number of confirmed cases in South Korea increases by 689, the highest single-day increase reported in the country since late February, bringing the nationwide total to 40,786 cases. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland Switzerland orders restaurants, bars and shops in most parts of the country to close at 7pm, as the country faces a persistentl

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland Switzerland orders restaurants, bars and shops in most parts of the country to close at 7pm, as the country faces a persistently high level of new cases and deaths. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Restaurants, cafés, non-essential shops, and other venues that serve food, reopen

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Restaurants, cafés, non-essential shops, and other venues that serve food, reopen in Northern Ireland after two weeks of lockdown. However, pubs that do not serve food will remain closed. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 285 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,755.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 285 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,755. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Culture / Society

Crime in Nigeria Kankara kidnapping Pupils are kidnapped from a boys' boarding secondary school by an armed gang in Kankara, Katsina State, Nigeria.

Crime in Nigeria Kankara kidnapping Pupils are kidnapped from a boys' boarding secondary school by an armed gang in Kankara, Katsina State, Nigeria. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Due to an increasing number of new cases and deaths, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leaders of 16 states are expected to discuss new restrictions at a meeting

Due to an increasing number of new cases and deaths, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leaders of 16 states are expected to discuss new restrictions at a meeting on December 13. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Egypt receives its first shipment of 50,000 of Sinopharm's vaccine, making it the first African country to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Egypt receives its first shipment of 50,000 of Sinopharm's vaccine, making it the first African country to receive COVID-19 vaccines. The shipment was provided as a gift from the United Arab Emirates, which recently announced that the vaccine had an 86% efficacy based on Phase III testing results. (Egyptian Streets)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania John E.

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania John E. Jones III, a federal judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announces that he has rejected a bid to temporarily block Governor Tom Wolf's statewide mask mandate and contact tracking system. (The Patriot-News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Germany reports a record 29,875 new cases and 598 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the total number of co

Germany reports a record 29,875 new cases and 598 deaths in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1.27 million and the death toll to 20,970. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is charged under the new national security law.

Hong Kong national security law Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is charged under the new national security law. Lai faces a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly "conspiring with foreign forces" to endanger national security. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Indonesia reports a record 175 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,511.

Indonesia reports a record 175 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,511. (Kompas)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

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Major Trends

John E.

John E. Jones III, a federal judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announces that he has rejected a bid to temporarily block Governor Tom Wolf's statewide mask mandate and contact tracking system. (The Patriot-News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Culture / Society

Kankara kidnapping Pupils are kidnapped from a boys' boarding secondary school by an armed gang in Kankara, Katsina State, Nigeria.

Kankara kidnapping Pupils are kidnapped from a boys' boarding secondary school by an armed gang in Kankara, Katsina State, Nigeria. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Economy / Jobs / Business

Malaysia surpasses 80,000 total cases of COVID-19.

Malaysia surpasses 80,000 total cases of COVID-19. (The Edge Markets MY)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Health / Disasters

Namibia reports a new single-day record of 324 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic to 16,097.

Namibia reports a new single-day record of 324 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic to 16,097. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announces that the state will lift their restrictions on indoor gatherings after hospitalizations in the state dropped to 20%.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announces that the state will lift their restrictions on indoor gatherings after hospitalizations in the state dropped to 20%. However, he also urges people to stay vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Omaha World-Herald) (KETV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

New Zealand creates its first "travel bubble" with the Cook Islands, citing low COVID-19 infection rates and their "special ties".

New Zealand creates its first "travel bubble" with the Cook Islands, citing low COVID-19 infection rates and their "special ties". The travel bubble will allow citizens to travel between both countries without having to quarantine in early 2021. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Portugal reports a record 95 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,373.

Portugal reports a record 95 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,373. (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Immigration / Law / Policy

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is charged under the new national security law.

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is charged under the new national security law. Lai faces a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly "conspiring with foreign forces" to endanger national security. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Culture / Society

Pupils are kidnapped from a boys' boarding secondary school by an armed gang in Kankara, Katsina State, Nigeria.

Pupils are kidnapped from a boys' boarding secondary school by an armed gang in Kankara, Katsina State, Nigeria. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Restaurants, cafés, non-essential shops, and other venues that serve food, reopen in Northern Ireland after two weeks of lockdown.

Restaurants, cafés, non-essential shops, and other venues that serve food, reopen in Northern Ireland after two weeks of lockdown. However, pubs that do not serve food will remain closed. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Russia reports a record 613 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 48,593.

Russia reports a record 613 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 48,593. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline announce that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate will not be ready until the end of 2021.

Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline announce that their COVID-19 vaccine candidate will not be ready until the end of 2021. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Switzerland orders restaurants, bars and shops in most parts of the country to close at 7pm, as the country faces a persistently high level of new cases and dea

Switzerland orders restaurants, bars and shops in most parts of the country to close at 7pm, as the country faces a persistently high level of new cases and deaths. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

The European Council agrees to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, compared to levels in 1990, by at least 55% before 2030.

The European Council agrees to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, compared to levels in 1990, by at least 55% before 2030. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

The Food and Drug Administration announces that they have formally approved Tozinameran, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

The Food and Drug Administration announces that they have formally approved Tozinameran, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

The number of confirmed cases in South Korea increases by 689, the highest single-day increase reported in the country since late February, bringing the nationw

The number of confirmed cases in South Korea increases by 689, the highest single-day increase reported in the country since late February, bringing the nationwide total to 40,786 cases. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

The United Nations-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon sentences a Hezbollah operative to five concurrent life terms in absentia for his role in the 2005 assass

The United Nations-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon sentences a Hezbollah operative to five concurrent life terms in absentia for his role in the 2005 assassination of Rafic Hariri. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Tozinameran The Food and Drug Administration announces that they have formally approved Tozinameran, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Tozinameran The Food and Drug Administration announces that they have formally approved Tozinameran, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. (CNBC) Mexico approves the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

11

Major Trends

Ukraine reports a record 285 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,755.

Ukraine reports a record 285 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 14,755. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 11, 2020

Dec

12

Politics / Government

Foreign relations of Switzerland, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests Switzerland freezes Belarusian President Ale

Foreign relations of Switzerland, International reactions to the 2020 Belarusian presidential election and protests Switzerland freezes Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's assets in the country. Lukashenko, his son Viktor, and 13 other officials will be banned from entering Switzerland following violent protests that occurred following the election. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Politics / Government

Switzerland freezes Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's assets in the country.

Switzerland freezes Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's assets in the country. Lukashenko, his son Viktor, and 13 other officials will be banned from entering Switzerland following violent protests that occurred following the election. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

War / Conflict / Security

2020 Toumour attacks Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger.

2020 Toumour attacks Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

War / Conflict / Security

Boko Haram insurgency 2020 Toumour attacks Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger.

Boko Haram insurgency 2020 Toumour attacks Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a new single-day record of 621 cases, according to data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing the cumulative

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a new single-day record of 621 cases, according to data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the prefecture to 46,745. (NHK World) Japan records a new single-day record of 3,041 cases. The Japan Self-Defense Forces are deployed to Asahikawa, Hokkaido, where hospitals are facing shortages of medical staff to treat COVID-19 patients. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Politics / Government

Tokyo reports a new single-day record of 621 cases, according to data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the pre

Tokyo reports a new single-day record of 621 cases, according to data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the prefecture to 46,745. (NHK World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

2020 H5N8 outbreak South Korea issues a 48-hour standstill order on all poultry farms across the country following a series of highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N8)

2020 H5N8 outbreak South Korea issues a 48-hour standstill order on all poultry farms across the country following a series of highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N8) cases. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Bangladesh surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.

Bangladesh surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19. (Dhaka Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Belarus reports 1,975 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record.

Belarus reports 1,975 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Bhutan and Israel agree to establish full diplomatic relations for the first time.

Bhutan and Israel agree to establish full diplomatic relations for the first time. (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger.

Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports a new case in a person currently quarantining in a hotel.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports a new case in a person currently quarantining in a hotel. It is the first time that the state has reported a COVID-19 case in more than 40 days. (7 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Queensland reopens its borders to travell

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Queensland reopens its borders to travellers from New Zealand after 28 days without any community transmission cases. (The Canberra Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Bangladesh surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Bangladesh surpasses 7,000 total deaths from COVID-19. (Dhaka Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,975 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,975 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (Regina Leader-Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,975 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus reports 1,975 cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (The Star) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reaches 64,036 total deaths from COVID-19, surpassing the United Kingdom to have the highest death toll in Europe. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Orlando Sentinel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reaches 64,036 total deaths from COVID-19, surpassing the United Kingdom to have the highest death toll in Europe.

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reaches 64,036 total deaths from COVID-19, surpassing the United Kingdom to have the highest death toll in Europe. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since t

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (Regina Leader-Post) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Orlando Sentinel) The U.S. surpasses 16 million cases of COVID-19. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (Regina Leader-Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a new record of 950 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 41,736 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a new record of 950 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 41,736 cases. 928 of the new cases are locally transmitted and more than 70% of these are from the Seoul Capital Area. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Orlando Sentinel) The U.S. surpasses 16 million cases of COVID-19. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

COVID-19 vaccine Peru temporarily suspends Phase III trials of Sinopharm's vaccine after detecting neurological problems in one of its volunteers.

COVID-19 vaccine Peru temporarily suspends Phase III trials of Sinopharm's vaccine after detecting neurological problems in one of its volunteers. Peru's trials for the vaccine were due to conclude this week, after testing around 12,000 people. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

International recognition of Israel, Foreign relations of Bhutan Bhutan and Israel agree to establish full diplomatic relations for the first time.

International recognition of Israel, Foreign relations of Bhutan Bhutan and Israel agree to establish full diplomatic relations for the first time. (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Italy reaches 64,036 total deaths from COVID-19, surpassing the United Kingdom to have the highest death toll in Europe.

Italy reaches 64,036 total deaths from COVID-19, surpassing the United Kingdom to have the highest death toll in Europe. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Japan records a new single-day record of 3,041 cases.

Japan records a new single-day record of 3,041 cases. The Japan Self-Defense Forces are deployed to Asahikawa, Hokkaido, where hospitals are facing shortages of medical staff to treat COVID-19 patients. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Peru temporarily suspends Phase III trials of Sinopharm's vaccine after detecting neurological problems in one of its volunteers.

Peru temporarily suspends Phase III trials of Sinopharm's vaccine after detecting neurological problems in one of its volunteers. Peru's trials for the vaccine were due to conclude this week, after testing around 12,000 people. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Health / Disasters

Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic.

Saskatchewan reports 11 deaths, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic. (Regina Leader-Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

South Korea issues a 48-hour standstill order on all poultry farms across the country following a series of highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N8) cases.

South Korea issues a 48-hour standstill order on all poultry farms across the country following a series of highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N8) cases. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

South Korea reports a new record of 950 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 41,736 cases.

South Korea reports a new record of 950 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 41,736 cases. 928 of the new cases are locally transmitted and more than 70% of these are from the Seoul Capital Area. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

12

Major Trends

Victoria reports a new case in a person currently quarantining in a hotel.

Victoria reports a new case in a person currently quarantining in a hotel. It is the first time that the state has reported a COVID-19 case in more than 40 days. (7 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 12, 2020

Dec

13

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C., COVID-19 vaccine President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamal

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C., COVID-19 vaccine President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and other federal government officials are expected to be among the first people to receive the vaccine. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C., COVID-19 vaccine President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, President-e

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C., COVID-19 vaccine President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and other federal government officials are expected to be among the first people to receive the vaccine. (USA Today) Pfizer and BioNTech announce that they have started shipping their vaccine from a Michigan facility to all 50 states. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini dies at the age of 52 after weeks of hospitalization due to CO

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini dies at the age of 52 after weeks of hospitalization due to COVID-19. He is the first sitting national head of government to die as a result of the virus. (Swaziland News) COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritania Mauritania's government reimposes a nighttime curfew in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 vaccine The Supreme Court of Brazil orders Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello to fix the starting date for a nationwide vacc

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 vaccine The Supreme Court of Brazil orders Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello to fix the starting date for a nationwide vaccination program. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini dies at the age of 52 after weeks of hospitalization due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini dies at the age of 52 after weeks of hospitalization due to COVID-19. He is the first sitting national head of government to die as a result of the virus. (Swaziland News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritania Mauritania's government reimposes a nighttime curfew in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritania Mauritania's government reimposes a nighttime curfew in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 vaccine The Supreme Court of Brazil orders Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello to fix the

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 vaccine The Supreme Court of Brazil orders Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello to fix the starting date for a nationwide vaccination program. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Uruguay reports a new single-day record of 528 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 9,708. (gob.uy)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Politics / Government

Mauritania's government reimposes a nighttime curfew in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Mauritania's government reimposes a nighttime curfew in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020

Dec

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Politics / Government

Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini dies at the age of 52 after weeks of hospitalization due to COVID-19.

Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini dies at the age of 52 after weeks of hospitalization due to COVID-19. He is the first sitting national head of government to die as a result of the virus. (Swaziland News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 13, 2020