World 2021 Timeline

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COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Health orders private sector doctors to assist public hospitals as the public health sys

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Health orders private sector doctors to assist public hospitals as the public health system becomes overwhelmed by an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary grants emergency use approval for the CanSino Biologics Convidecia and Indian Covishield COVID-19 vaccines. (Daily News Hungary) COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland Swissmedic approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Swiss Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Health orders private sector doctors to assist public hospitals as the public health system becomes overwhelmed by a

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Health orders private sector doctors to assist public hospitals as the public health system becomes overwhelmed by an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary grants emergency use approval for the CanSino Biologics Convidecia and Indian Covishield COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary grants emergency use approval for the CanSino Biologics Convidecia and Indian Covishield COVID-19 vaccines. (Daily News Hungary)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 46,951 new cases and 212 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest daily case total since November and also the highest

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 46,951 new cases and 212 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest daily case total since November and also the highest daily death total since January. (The Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan reports a record 109 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,985.

COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan reports a record 109 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,985. (Roya News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland Swissmedic approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland Swissmedic approves the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Swiss Info)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 8,019 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of c

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 8,019 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 671,792. (ABS-CBN News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

22

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Clinical trials for the vaccine produced by Oxford and AstraZeneca show that it

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Clinical trials for the vaccine produced by Oxford and AstraZeneca show that it is 79% effective against COVID-19. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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The Ministry of Health orders private sector doctors to assist public hospitals as the public health system becomes overwhelmed by an increase in COVID-19 hospi

The Ministry of Health orders private sector doctors to assist public hospitals as the public health system becomes overwhelmed by an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,251 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 298,843.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,251 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 298,843. It is the first time that Brazil has recorded more than 3,000 deaths from COVID-19 in a single day. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that the country imposes an "emergency brake" and extends their nationwide lockdown until April

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that the country imposes an "emergency brake" and extends their nationwide lockdown until April 18, which including the closure of shops from April 1 to April 5, amidst a spike of the COVID-19 cases. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reports 551 new deaths in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day figure since January, thus bringing the nationwide

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reports 551 new deaths in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day figure since January, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 105,879. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 333 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 30,431.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 333 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 30,431. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2021

Mar

24

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2021 Suez Canal obstruction The Suez Canal remains blocked for a second consecutive day after the container ship Ever Given got stuck during a dust storm.

2021 Suez Canal obstruction The Suez Canal remains blocked for a second consecutive day after the container ship Ever Given got stuck during a dust storm. The Suez Canal Authority says that tugboats are continuing to try to move the 220,000-ton ship as more than 100 cargo ships wait to pass. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil linked in a community transmission.

COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil linked in a community transmission. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium announces new strict lockdown measures, which will close schools and non-medical contact professions such as hairdressers,

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium announces new strict lockdown measures, which will close schools and non-medical contact professions such as hairdressers, restrict operation of non-essential shops, and ban outdoor gatherings of more than four people. These measures will begin on March 26 and will last for at least four weeks. (The Brussels Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the second country to do so after the U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the second country to do so after the U.S. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports a record 4,851 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of con

COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports a record 4,851 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 312,741. (Bulgarian News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil linked in a com

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil linked in a community transmission. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that yesterday's decision to impose a five-day nationwide shutdown has been reversed.

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel announces that yesterday's decision to impose a five-day nationwide shutdown has been reversed. She says that the plan was a "mistake" and apologizes for it. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland Iceland will close schools, swimming pools, gyms, and bars at midnight and lower the limit on gatherings from 50 people to 10 peopl

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland Iceland will close schools, swimming pools, gyms, and bars at midnight and lower the limit on gatherings from 50 people to 10 people. These measures will be enforced for the next three weeks following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Iceland Review)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 218 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confi

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 218 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 5,610. (Montsame)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports its first two cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil linked in a community transmission. (Global News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland reports a record 29,978 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confir

COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland reports a record 29,978 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,160,671. The country also surpasses 50,000 deaths from COVID-19. (TVN24 English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a new single-day record for the second consecutive day of 343 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a new single-day record for the second consecutive day of 343 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 30,773. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 recession, COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City Pope Francis issues a decree that cuts the 10% of the cardinals' and other officials' salaries since the V

COVID-19 recession, COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City Pope Francis issues a decree that cuts the 10% of the cardinals' and other officials' salaries since the Vatican foresees a financial deficit of 50 million euros this year. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

24

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The Suez Canal remains blocked for a second consecutive day after the container ship Ever Given got stuck during a dust storm.

The Suez Canal remains blocked for a second consecutive day after the container ship Ever Given got stuck during a dust storm. The Suez Canal Authority says that tugboats are continuing to try to move the 220,000-ton ship as more than 100 cargo ships wait to pass. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2021

Mar

25

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COVID-19 pandemic in Albania Albania receives their first shipment of 192,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Albania Albania receives their first shipment of 192,000 doses of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine. (Albanian Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

25

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 100,158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 100,158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile reports nearly 50,000 active cases of COVID-19, a new record for the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile reports nearly 50,000 active cases of COVID-19, a new record for the country. The country also announces that the entire Santiago Metropolitan Region will be put under lockdown beginning next Saturday. (BíoBíoChile)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary reports a record 272 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 19,224.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary reports a record 272 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 19,224. (Daily News Hungary)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq Iraq receives 336,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine distributed through the COVAX vaccine sharing initiative.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq Iraq receives 336,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine distributed through the COVAX vaccine sharing initiative. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

25

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COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses 200,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses 200,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first c

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first cases of the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in California. (U.S. News and World Report) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses 200,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Peru Peru reports a record 11,260 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed

COVID-19 pandemic in Peru Peru reports a record 11,260 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,492,519. (The Rio Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The Thailand Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, thereb

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The Thailand Food and Drug Administration grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, thereby becoming the third vaccine to be made available for local use. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 8,773 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwid

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 8,773 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 693,048. (ABS-CBN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first cases of the highly contagious SARS-

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first cases of the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in California. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 16,669 new confirmed cases and 362 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of c

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 16,669 new confirmed cases and 362 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,596,575 and the nationwide death toll to 31,135. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first cases of the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in Califor

COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, variants of SARS-CoV-2 Virginia reports its two first cases of the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in California. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2021

Mar

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COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, 501.V2 variant Arizona reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa.

COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona, 501.V2 variant Arizona reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. (The Arizona Republic)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,650 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,650 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (The Rio Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia The Colombian National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & J

COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia The Colombian National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (El Periódico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Maine, Lineage P.1 Maine reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which was originally detected in Brazil.

COVID-19 pandemic in Maine, Lineage P.1 Maine reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant, which was originally detected in Brazil. (Central Maine)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 437 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confi

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 437 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,332. (AKIPress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland reports a record for the third consecutive day of 35,143 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide tot

COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland reports a record for the third consecutive day of 35,143 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,189,966. (Polskie Radio)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,650 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 3,650 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (The Rio Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia The Colombian National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance grants emergency use authorization for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (El Periódico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 9,838 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with the country surpassing 10

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 9,838 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with the country surpassing 100,000 total active cases. This also brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 702,856. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 18,132 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of conf

COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 18,132 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,614,707. (Kyiv Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin confirms their first cases of the Lineage P.1 and 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin confirms their first cases of the Lineage P.1 and 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2. (WBAY-TV) (Madison.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNT

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. (San Francisco Chronicle) The Biden administration announces that the United States is expected to receive 11 million doses of the vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2021

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A Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopter crashes into a glacier near Anchorage, Alaska, killing five people, including Czech billionaire Petr Kellner.

A Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopter crashes into a glacier near Anchorage, Alaska, killing five people, including Czech billionaire Petr Kellner. One crew member survived and has been hospitalized. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 179 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confi

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 179 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,157. (Khmer Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 30,021 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, thereby bringing its cumulati

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 30,021 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, thereby bringing its cumulative case total to 3,179,115. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Wales Wales lifts their "stay local" rules that have been imposed since December, allowing people to travel freely within the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Wales Wales lifts their "stay local" rules that have been imposed since December, allowing people to travel freely within the country. They also allow up to six people from two different households to meet and exercise outdoors, as well as resumption of organised outdoor activities and sports for people under the age of 18. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Chile A lockdown begins across the entirety of Chile, despite its successful vaccination programme, as the hospital occupancy rate reaches

COVID-19 pandemic in Chile A lockdown begins across the entirety of Chile, despite its successful vaccination programme, as the hospital occupancy rate reaches 95%. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 40,414 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours despite a nightly cur

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 40,414 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours despite a nightly curfew, thereby bringing the total of confirmed cases to 2.71 million. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 40,414 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours despite a nightly curfew, thereby bringing the t

COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 40,414 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours despite a nightly curfew, thereby bringing the total of confirmed cases to 2.71 million. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico publishes revised figures, indicating that the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 is 60% higher than previously reported.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico publishes revised figures, indicating that the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 is 60% higher than previously reported. The revised total is 321,000, thereby making it the country with the world's second-highest number of deaths. (BBC News) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia receives their first shipment of 24,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia receives their first shipment of 24,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative. (UNICEF)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan The National Command and Operation Centre announces an immediate ban on all indoor and outdoor gatherings across Pakistan as well

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan The National Command and Operation Centre announces an immediate ban on all indoor and outdoor gatherings across Pakistan as well as weddings beginning April 5 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2021

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Brisbane enters a three-day lockdown after a reported outbreak of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant, with some minor lockdown measures extending to the rest of Queens

Brisbane enters a three-day lockdown after a reported outbreak of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant, with some minor lockdown measures extending to the rest of Queensland. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, Lineage B.1.1.7 Brisbane enters a three-day lockdown after a reported outbreak of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant, with some minor l

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, Lineage B.1.1.7 Brisbane enters a three-day lockdown after a reported outbreak of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant, with some minor lockdown measures extending to the rest of Queensland. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 575 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confi

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 575 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 7,589. (AKI Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco suspends all flights to Spain and France due to the worsening of the epidemiologic situation in Europe.

COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco suspends all flights to Spain and France due to the worsening of the epidemiologic situation in Europe. (La Razón)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccine eligibility to adults 30 and older begin

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccine eligibility to adults 30 and older beginning tomorrow, and to anyone aged 16 and older beginning on April 6. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas expands their vaccine eligibility to all adults.

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas expands their vaccine eligibility to all adults. (KTBC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 10,016 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwi

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 10,016 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 731,894. (ABS-CBN News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccine eligibility to adults 30 and older beginning tomorrow, and to anyone aged 16 and older beginning on April 6. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas expands their vaccine eligibility to all adults. (KTBC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccin

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will expand their vaccine eligibility to adults 30 and older beginning tomorrow, and to anyone aged 16 and older beginning on April 6. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas expands their vaccine eligibility to all adults. (KTBC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia Ethiopia receives 300,000 doses of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia Ethiopia receives 300,000 doses of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine. (The National Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 30, 2021