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Mar
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case o

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reports their first case of COVID-19. (WCAU) COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis declares a state of emergency after a total of 17 presumptive cases of COVID-19 are reported in the state. (KRDO) COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declares a civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the coronavirus. (WTNH)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 10, 2020
Mar
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Italy Italy enters the first day of the nationwide lockdown as the number of infected reaches 10,149.

COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Italy Italy enters the first day of the nationwide lockdown as the number of infected reaches 10,149. (BBC News) Riots continue for the third day in Italian prisons after family visitations were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Four more inmates died in the incidents, bringing the death toll to 12. The 22 inmates that escaped in Foggia, Apulia, are still wanted. (Il Fatto Quotidiano)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 10, 2020
Mar
11
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process The Taliban rejects the government's conditional prisoner release order announced by President Ashraf Ghani.

War in Afghanistan, Afghan peace process The Taliban rejects the government's conditional prisoner release order announced by President Ashraf Ghani. The Taliban demand 5,000 Taliban prisoners held by the government be released before intra-Afghan dialogue can be initiated. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina President Alberto Fernández issues an order saying that all people coming from hard-hit countries will have to self-quarantine fo

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina President Alberto Fernández issues an order saying that all people coming from hard-hit countries will have to self-quarantine for 14 days; failure to do so will be considered a crime. In addition, he analyses the possibility of banning all mass gatherings. (Infobae in Spanish)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia confirms its first death from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia confirms its first death from COVID-19. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. All Iranians are now warned to stay indoors. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cancels his annual speech marking the Iranian new year on March 20. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar Qatar announces 238 new cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases in a single day. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. All Iranians are now warned to stay indoors. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cancels his annual speech marking the Iranian new year on March 20. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Second Vice President of the Congress of Deputies, former Speaker and former Minister Ana Pastor had tested positive for COVID-19 and

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Second Vice President of the Congress of Deputies, former Speaker and former Minister Ana Pastor had tested positive for COVID-19 and becomes the highest-ranking official infected. (La Vanguardia) Spanish Ministry of Culture orders in Madrid the closing of all ministry dependent centers, including the museums of El Prado, Reina Sofía, Royal Palace, National Library and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. (El País)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
War / Conflict / Security

Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour

Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education reports 958 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 more deaths, the highest number of deaths in a single 24-hour period in the country to date. All Iranians are now warned to stay indoors. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cancels his annual speech marking the Iranian new year on March 20. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Politics / Government

President Alberto Fernández issues an order saying that all people coming from hard-hit countries will have to self-quarantine for 14 days; failure to do so wil

President Alberto Fernández issues an order saying that all people coming from hard-hit countries will have to self-quarantine for 14 days; failure to do so will be considered a crime. In addition, he analyses the possibility of banning all mass gatherings. (Infobae in Spanish)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing all university campuses and banning large gatherings,

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing all university campuses and banning large gatherings, while anyone from Italy, China, South Korea, and Iran will be refused entry into the country. Senior minister Gergely Gulyás says "These measures are unprecedented in the three decades since the fall of communism". (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Sports

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The index case in Italy has been identified as a man from Germany who arrived in the country at the end of January.

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The index case in Italy has been identified as a man from Germany who arrived in the country at the end of January. (Tgcom24) The death toll in Italy rises to 827, as nearly two-hundred more people were confirmed dead today, the largest daily increase in deaths since the outbreak began, while the number of confirmed cases rises to 12,462, according to Protezione Civile. (National Post) Juventus footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive to coronavirus. (La Repubblica)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Politics / Government

Hungary declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing all university campuses and banning large gatherings, while anyone from Italy, Chin

Hungary declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak, closing all university campuses and banning large gatherings, while anyone from Italy, China, South Korea, and Iran will be refused entry into the country. Senior minister Gergely Gulyás says "These measures are unprecedented in the three decades since the fall of communism". (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
Mar
11
Major Trends

St Mirren F.C.

St Mirren F.C. asks fans who are suffering symptoms from influenza-like symptoms or COVID-19 to not attend their upcoming game against Heart of Midlothian F.C.. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 11, 2020
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