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Apr
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium, Lineage B.1.617 Belgium reports its first cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant in a group of Indian nu

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium, Lineage B.1.617 Belgium reports its first cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant in a group of Indian nursing students who travelled from Paris. (Barron's) COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain surpasses 10 million people who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Cadena Ser)

Apr
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 314,835 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for daily cases, thereby bringing the total

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 314,835 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for daily cases, thereby bringing the total of confirmed cases to 15.9 million. The country also reports a record 2,104 deaths, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 184,657. (CBS News)

Apr
22
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda announces that the 2021 Tok

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda announces that the 2021 Tokyo Motor Show will be cancelled due to COVID-19. It is the first cancellation in the event's history. (The Japan Times)

Apr
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 332,730 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the second consecutive day, thereby bri

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 332,730 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the second consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.26 million. The country also reports a record 2,263 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 186,920. (Hindustan Times)

Apr
23
Health / Disasters

UEFA Euro 2020 UEFA removes the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and the San Mamés in Bilbao as tournament hosts due to a lack of guarantees regarding the admission of s

UEFA Euro 2020 UEFA removes the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and the San Mamés in Bilbao as tournament hosts due to a lack of guarantees regarding the admission of spectators as a result of the pandemic. The organization decides to reallocate the matches planned to take place in Dublin to the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg and Wembley Stadium in London, while those in Bilbao will be moved to La Cartuja in Seville. (ABC News)

Apr
23
Health / Disasters

UEFA removes the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and the San Mamés in Bilbao as tournament hosts due to a lack of guarantees regarding the admission of spectators as a

UEFA removes the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and the San Mamés in Bilbao as tournament hosts due to a lack of guarantees regarding the admission of spectators as a result of the pandemic. The organization decides to reallocate the matches planned to take place in Dublin to the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg and Wembley Stadium in London, while those in Bilbao will be moved to La Cartuja in Seville. (ABC News)

Apr
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 346,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the third consecutive day, thereby brin

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 346,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the third consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.6 million. The country also reports a record 2,624 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 189,544. (Nikkei Asia)

Apr
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Metropolitan Perth and Peel regions enter a three-day lockdown after a person from Victoria tested p

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Metropolitan Perth and Peel regions enter a three-day lockdown after a person from Victoria tested positive in Melbourne after leaving quarantine at a Perth hotel and spending five days in the community. (ABC Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea The official death toll from COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea surpasses 100. (U.S. News & World Report)

Apr
24
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crime, COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Police arrest a man suspected of infecting 22 people, eight directly and 14 indirectly, wit

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crime, COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Police arrest a man suspected of infecting 22 people, eight directly and 14 indirectly, with COVID-19, as part of an investigation into an outbreak in Manacor, Spain. According to authorities, the suspect made no efforts to quarantine himself or wear a face mask despite showing symptoms and having taken a test. (CNN)

Apr
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, Lineage B.1.617 Greece reports its first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first detected in Ind

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, Lineage B.1.617 Greece reports its first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first detected in India. (Greek Reporter) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Italy bans anyone who had travelled to India within the past 14 days from entering the country in order to reduce the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 variant. (The Hill)

Apr
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, COVID-19 lockdown in India Delhi extends its lockdown until May 3 amid a record breaking increase in the

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, COVID-19 lockdown in India Delhi extends its lockdown until May 3 amid a record breaking increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (NDTV) India reports 349,691 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the fourth consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.9 million. The country also reports a record 2,767 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 192,311. (CNN)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Lockdown restrictions are lifted in Perth, Western Australia, after no new community transmissions are reported.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Lockdown restrictions are lifted in Perth, Western Australia, after no new community transmissions are reported. However, some indoor venues will remain closed, and the mask mandate will continue. (ABC Australia) Australia suspends flights from India until May 15 amidst a surge of the COVID-19 cases. (9 News)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iceland bans unnecessary travel from high-risk areas in an attempt to reduce

COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Iceland bans unnecessary travel from high-risk areas in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections. This ban applies to all international travelers and will be in effect until May 31. (Iceland Monitor)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Lockdown restrictions are lifted in Perth, Western Australia, after no new community transmissions a

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Lockdown restrictions are lifted in Perth, Western Australia, after no new community transmissions are reported. However, some indoor venues will remain closed, and the mask mandate will continue. (ABC Australia) Australia suspends flights from India until May 15 amidst a surge of the COVID-19 cases. (9 News) COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji, Lineage B.1.617 Fiji reports its first six cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant originally detected in India. (TVNZ)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre announces a ban on all tourism between May 8 and May 16 following a third wave of

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre announces a ban on all tourism between May 8 and May 16 following a third wave of COVID-19. The country also bans all intercity and interprovincial travel during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, with the exception of travel within Gilgit-Baltistan. (The News)

Apr
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia Tunisian authorities announce that they will impose a mandatory quarantine on all travelers for a week

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia Tunisian authorities announce that they will impose a mandatory quarantine on all travelers for a week beginning on May 3 and continue to suspend schools until May 16 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Al-Arabiya) COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa resumes its use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to healthcare workers after a pause of more than two weeks, following the drug authority decision that the vaccine is safe. (AP)

Apr
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India India begins a COVID-19 vaccine registration for those over the age of 18.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India India begins a COVID-19 vaccine registration for those over the age of 18. (The Hindu) India surpasses 200,000 deaths from COVID-19 after a record 3,293 deaths are reported in the past 24 hours, subsequently becoming the fourth country to do so. The country also reports a new global record of 360,960 new cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 17.9 million. (NBC News)

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