2021 Ghotki rail crash Two passenger trains collide in Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring nearly 120 others. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malta Malta reports no new cases of COVID-19 for the first time since July 25, 2020, as bars, cinemas and theatres are reopened following months of closures. (Malta Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan extends its nationwide alert level 3 until June 28 as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to remain high. (Focus Taiwan)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Cook Islands The Cook Islands reports the country's first positive case of COVID-19. (RNZ International)
2021 Ghotki rail crash The death toll from yesterday's train crash in Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan, increases to 65 people, as more bodies are recovered from the scene. (Associated Press)
Argentina surpasses four million cases of COVID-19 and 82,000 deaths from COVID-19 amid a second wave of the pandemic. (Trend News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina surpasses four million cases of COVID-19 and 82,000 deaths from COVID-19 amid a second wave of the pandemic. (Trend News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama Florida and Alabama will no longer report COVID-19 data as the two U.S. states will move on to their next phase of the pandemic. (CNBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait Kuwait approves the usage of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine to be approved in the country. (Al Arabiya English)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Statistics of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama Florida and Alabama will no longer report COVID-19 data as the two U.S. states will move on to their next phase of the pandemic. (CNBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont Vermont reports their first case of the Delta variant in a Chittenden County traveler. (VTDigger)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda Uganda suspends their mass vaccination programme against COVID-19 due to a shortage of vaccines. (Asian News International)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont Vermont reports their first case of the Delta variant in a Chittenden County traveler. (VTDigger)
Florida and Alabama will no longer report COVID-19 data as the two U.S. states will move on to their next phase of the pandemic. (CNBC)
Statistics of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama Florida and Alabama will no longer report COVID-19 data as the two U.S. states will move on to their next phase of the pandemic. (CNBC)
The death toll from yesterday's train crash in Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan, increases to 65 people, as more bodies are recovered from the scene. (Associated Press)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reopens indoor dining for bars and restaurants as well as gyms as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decline and the number of vaccinations increases. Rules for travellers from within the European Union are also eased, while cultural venues can relax their measures. The curfew has also been changed to 11:00 p.m. (The Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia receives 30,000 doses of Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine donated by Turkey. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Peru Peru reports its first case of the Delta variant, which was originally detected in India in the southern city of Arequipa. (The Rio Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal delays its easing of the COVID-19-related lockdown in Lisbon, Braga, Vale de Cambra and Odemira until June 27 amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Barron's)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 7,540 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since February 26 amid an increase in the number of Delta variant cases. (ITV News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Seattle becomes the first major U.S. city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents 12 and older. (The Seattle Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Seattle becomes the first major U.S. city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents 12 and older. (The Seattle Times)
The Economist Intelligence Unit releases its annual Global Liveability Ranking assessment, ranking the world's most livable cities. Auckland, New Zealand replaces long-time first place holder Vienna, Austria, largely because of New Zealand's handling of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (MSN)
A report by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF states that approximately 160 million children, over half of them aged between five and 11, are involved in child labour, the highest figures in 20 years. The report blames the COVID-19 pandemic for increasing both the rates of child labour and the hours worked. It also cautions that the amount of children entering the workforce could rise between nine and 46 million by the end of next year if the pandemic is not put under control and if they continue to lack access to important social services. (NPR)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus Cyprus lifts their curfew and reopens nightclubs after 15 months. In addition, 50% capacity restrictions for private and public service workers are no longer required. (TheMayor)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany The German Standing Committee on Vaccination recommends that only children and teenagers with pre-existing illness conditions be given a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to lack of data on the vaccine's long-term effects. (Euronews)
COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 pandemic in Bihar India reports a world record of 6,148 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours due to the state of Bihar adding 3,951 backlogged deaths to their previous total of 5,478. This thereby brings Bihar's death toll to 9,429 and the nationwide death toll to 359,676. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran surpasses three million cases of COVID-19. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy An 18-year-old woman dies in Genova, Italy, after being vaccinated with the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Five Italian regions already decided days prior to block AstraZeneca to people under the age of 60, a decision that may be imposed in the entire country in the next days amid a medical review. (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata) (The Local Italy) (The New York Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 11,699 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest daily total of cases since February, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 5,167,949. (Reuters)
2019–2021 polio outbreak in the Philippines The World Health Organization and UNICEF declare the end of the polio epidemic in the Philippines. (Xinhua News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 Gamma variant that originated in Brazil. (Greek Reporter)
COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide following the death of an 18-year-old girl yesterday and reports of other young people who have been hospitalized in critical condition after receiving their first dose of the vaccine. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be used for the vaccination of people under the age of 60, including for people who already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Euronews)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey reports 400 hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the lowest number in eight months. (NJ)
COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia lifts its mask mandate and COVID-19 restrictions. However, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks. (WHTM-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia lifts its mask mandate and COVID-19 restrictions. However, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks. (WHTM-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 12,505 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest daily total since February, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 5.18 million. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka surpasses 2,000 deaths from COVID-19 after a record 101 deaths are reported in the past 24 hours. (The Times of India)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Fully vaccinated senior citizens will be permitted to go out in areas placed under the General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine. (Rappler) The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases announces that gyms, museums, and other establishments in the Greater Manila Area will be allowed to reopen. (ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia lifts its mask mandate and COVID-19 restrictions. However, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks. (WHTM-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey reports 400 hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the lowest number in eight months. (NJ) The death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 600,000. The United States accounts for 16% of COVID-related deaths worldwide. (The Washington Post)
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases announces that gyms, museums, and other establishments in the Greater Manila Area will be allowed to reopen. (ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)
The investigation into Gansu ultramarathon disaster in China, which resulted in 21 died of hypothermia in May 2021, is released. Investigators say the incident was caused by extreme weather and unprofessional organization. (Al Jazeera English)
The World Health Organization and UNICEF declare the end of the polio epidemic in the Philippines. (Xinhua News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia reports a record 577 deaths of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 95,192. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 1,792 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 73,869. (Xinhua News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hajj Saudi Arabia bans foreign travellers for the second consecutive year for the Hajj pilgrimage, only allowing a maximum of 60,000 citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated and are free of chronic diseases to take part in it. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam surpasses 10,000 cases of COVID-19. (VnExpress International) The Ministry of Health issues an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine to be approved for use in Vietnam. (CNA)
Saudi Arabia bans foreign travellers for the second consecutive year for the Hajj pilgrimage, only allowing a maximum of 60,000 citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated and are free of chronic diseases to take part in it. (Reuters)
The Ministry of Health issues an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine to be approved for use in Vietnam. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 2,188 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the first time the number of daily cases reaches 2,000. It thereby brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 76,084. (Xinhua News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 14,723 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total on daily cases since February 13. (Asian News International)
A study from the Public Health England shows that the vaccine developed by Pfizer is 96% effective against hospitalizations from the Delta variant, while the AstraZeneca–Oxford vaccine is 92% effective. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuba expands their emergency vaccination plan to Havana and other parts of the island by using the Abdala vaccine. (Xinhua News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in an Oahu resident who traveled to Nevada. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan announces that it will receive 150,000 doses of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine by June 20. (AKIpress News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in an Oahu resident who traveled to Nevada. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first U.S. state to reach the milestone. Following the milestone, Scott announced that the state would lift their restrictions. (WCAX-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first U.S. state to reach the milestone. Following the milestone, Scott announced that the state would lift their restrictions. (WCAX-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador Ecuador's health regulatory authority Arcsa approves the usage of the CanSino Convidecia vaccine. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 vaccination in France France begins to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 18 years old using special child-sized needles in order to achieve herd immunity and reduce the spread of variants of COVID-19. The age eligibility of 12 years is one of the lowest of any European Union nation. (The Independent)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel lifts its indoor face mask requirement for those except unvaccinated people in healthcare facilities, airplane passengers, and people who must quarantine as the number of new cases continues to decline. (Ynetnews) (The Times of Israel)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia The Malaysian Drug Control Authority grants a conditional approval for emergency use of the CanSino Convidecia and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The authorities also approve the use of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for people over the age of 12. (The Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oman The Omani Health Ministry reports that the black fungus infection was detected in three patients. (Al Jazeera English)
COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people who can demonstrate that they have either been vaccinated, tested negative or have recovered from COVID-19. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand surpasses 200,000 cases of COVID-19. (Bangkok Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States surpasses 600,000 deaths from COVID-19, even as daily deaths are reported to be decreasing. (Voice of America) (Associated Press)
Ecuador's health regulatory authority Arcsa approves the usage of the CanSino Convidecia vaccine. (Reuters)
Israel lifts its indoor face mask requirement for those except unvaccinated people in healthcare facilities, airplane passengers, and people who must quarantine as the number of new cases continues to decline. (Ynetnews) (The Times of Israel)
The Omani Health Ministry reports that the black fungus infection was detected in three patients. (Al Jazeera English)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia surpasses 40,000 cases of COVID-19. (Khmer Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Maldives Maldives surpasses 200 deaths from COVID-19. (Raajje) COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 2,395 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 83,128. (AKI Press)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia surpasses 40,000 cases of COVID-19. (Khmer Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Royal Caribbean International announces that it is delaying the inaugural sailing of their brand-new Odyssey of the Seas cruise liner from Fort Lauderdale to July 31 after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maldives Maldives surpasses 200 deaths from COVID-19. (Raajje)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 2,395 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 83,128. (AKI Press)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa restricts gatherings to 50 people for indoor social and religious events and 100 people for outdoor events, and also extends their curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and restrict the sale of alcohol to Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 9,055 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total since February 25. (Sky News)
