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Jan
08
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COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record for the third consecutive day of 10,617 new cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record for the third consecutive day of 10,617 new cases. It is the first time that the country has reported more than 10,000 cases and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 808,340. (Kompas) The Indonesian Ulema Council gives a religious approval for use of Sinovac Biotech's vaccine, deeming it halal, or permissible under Islam. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2021
Jan
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 8 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the Unite

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 8 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States and India. (CNA) COVID-19 pandemic in Peru, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Peru reports the first case of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom in a citizen who resides in Lima and had attended a family reunion days before Christmas. (Andina)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2021
Jan
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports a record 8,248 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland reports a record 8,248 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 135,884. (Irish Examiner) Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announces that three cases of the South African variant of SARS-CoV-2 named 501.V2 variant have been detected in Ireland. All of the people had travelled to South Africa. (The Irish Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2021
Jan
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic in London London mayor Sadiq Khan declares a "major incident" in the cap

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic in London London mayor Sadiq Khan declares a "major incident" in the capital due to a rise in the number of cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals. (Sky News) The United Kingdom reports a record 68,053 new confirmed cases and 1,325 deaths in the past 24 hours. (BBC News) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approves a vaccine made by Moderna for use in the UK. This comes after clinical trials found the vaccine had an efficacy of 94.1% and 100% for severe cases. (Evening Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2021
Jan
09
Health / Disasters

2020–21 European windstorm season Storm Filomena causes the death of two people from heavy rains in the province of Málaga and another two from hypothermia afte

2020–21 European windstorm season Storm Filomena causes the death of two people from heavy rains in the province of Málaga and another two from hypothermia after a blizzard hits central Spain. The Mayor of Madrid requests the assistance of the Army as he considers the situation in the capital to be of "extreme gravity". (BBC News) (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021
Jan
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Variant of Concern 202012/01 France extends its curfew to eight departments, including Bouches-du-Rhône, which includes Marseille,

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Variant of Concern 202012/01 France extends its curfew to eight departments, including Bouches-du-Rhône, which includes Marseille, where a 6:00 p.m. curfew has been imposed after 21 people tested positive for the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in the United Kingdom. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021
Jan
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive the

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Daily Telegraph) The United Kingdom surpasses 80,000 deaths and 3 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fifth country to do so after the United States, Brazil, India, and Russia. (BBC News) (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021
Jan
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports a record 695 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports a record 695 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative death toll in the state to 29,233. (KTLA-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Minnesota reports its first five cases of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom. The patients are aged 15 to 37. (KARE-TV) The United States surpasses 22 million cases of COVID-19. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021
Jan
09
Health / Disasters

Storm Filomena causes the death of two people from heavy rains in the province of Málaga and another two from hypothermia after a blizzard hits central Spain.

Storm Filomena causes the death of two people from heavy rains in the province of Málaga and another two from hypothermia after a blizzard hits central Spain. The Mayor of Madrid requests the assistance of the Army as he considers the situation in the capital to be of "extreme gravity". (BBC News) (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021
Jan
10
Health / Disasters

Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-off from Jakarta, as human

Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-off from Jakarta, as human body parts and debris from the plane are found. Loss of everyone onboard is considered almost certain. (France 24) (The Jakarta Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021
Jan
10
Health / Disasters

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-of

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-off from Jakarta, as human body parts and debris from the plane are found. Loss of everyone onboard is considered almost certain. (France 24) (The Jakarta Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021
Jan
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Two gorillas in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park test positive for COVID-19, making this the first case of transmission to non-huma

COVID-19 pandemic in California Two gorillas in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park test positive for COVID-19, making this the first case of transmission to non-human primates or great apes. (The Los Angeles Times) The state surpasses 30,000 deaths from COVID-19, just a month after surpassing 20,000 deaths. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2021
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