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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and cultural heritage The Taj Mahal reopens to tourists after a two-mont

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts and cultural heritage The Taj Mahal reopens to tourists after a two-month closure due to the second wave of the pandemic in India. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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The Taj Mahal reopens to tourists after a two-month closure due to the second wave of the pandemic in India.

The Taj Mahal reopens to tourists after a two-month closure due to the second wave of the pandemic in India. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan COVID-19 lockdowns, Afghanistan–United States relations The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan COVID-19 lockdowns, Afghanistan–United States relations The U.S. Embassy in Kabul orders a lockdown on the building amid a rise of cases. (Army Times) Afghanistan reports a record 515 new cases and 101 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (The Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 121 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, as new clusters are discovered, thereby bringing the national total

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 121 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, as new clusters are discovered, thereby bringing the national total to 1,443. (RNZ) (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in France, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company Disneyland Paris, Europe's m

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company Disneyland Paris, Europe's most visited amusement park, reopens for the second time with enhanced health and safety measures after being closed for eight months due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first time that all Disney-owned and licensed theme parks have been open since January 2020. (France Bleu) (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Illinois becomes the first state in the Midwest to vaccinate 70% of adults.

COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Illinois becomes the first state in the Midwest to vaccinate 70% of adults. (WQAD-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh detects their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in Bhopal.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh detects their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in Bhopal. (India Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan receives a shipment of 80,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan receives a shipment of 80,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. (24.kg) Kyrgyzstan reports a record of 787 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Kabar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh detects their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in Bhopal.

COVID-19 pandemic in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh detects their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in Bhopal. (India Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Portuguese authorities announce that travel in and out of the Lisbon metropo

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Portuguese authorities announce that travel in and out of the Lisbon metropolitan area will be banned on weekends from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Monday at 6:00 a.m. amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka reports its first community case of the highly transmissible Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in five patients.

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka reports its first community case of the highly transmissible Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in five patients. (The Hindu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Illinois becomes the first state in the Midwest

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Illinois becomes the first state in the Midwest to vaccinate 70% of adults. (WQAD-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record of 515 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed case

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record of 515 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 12,014. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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Disneyland Paris, Europe's most visited amusement park, reopens for the second time with enhanced health and safety measures after being closed for eight months

Disneyland Paris, Europe's most visited amusement park, reopens for the second time with enhanced health and safety measures after being closed for eight months due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first time that all Disney-owned and licensed theme parks have been open since January 2020. (France Bleu) (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Restrictions are eased in Melbourne as the number of cases decreases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Restrictions are eased in Melbourne as the number of cases decreases. Melbournians will now be allowed to travel anywhere in the state of Victoria, public gatherings increase to 20 people and masks are no longer required outdoors. Private gatherings of up to two people will be allowed, gyms and indoor entertainment reopen, and workforce capacities increase. These new restrictions bring Melbourne into line with the rest of Victoria. (9 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 12,990 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of new cases since lat

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 12,990 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of new cases since late-January. It brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1.96 million. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Palestinian Authority cancels a planned vaccine exchange with Israel involving at l

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Palestinian Authority cancels a planned vaccine exchange with Israel involving at least one million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, saying the first batch of doses Israel was going to send were near expiration. The swap was previously announced earlier in the day. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Oman Oman speeds up its COVID-19 vaccination as the number of cases increases in the country, which has seen only a small percentage of the

COVID-19 pandemic in Oman Oman speeds up its COVID-19 vaccination as the number of cases increases in the country, which has seen only a small percentage of the population vaccinated. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea receives 146,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from New Zealand, facilitated through t

COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea receives 146,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from New Zealand, facilitated through the COVAX initiative. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin closes the Euro 2020 fan zone due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Russian capital

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin closes the Euro 2020 fan zone due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Russian capital. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 20 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 20 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 414. (Bangkok Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos extends its lockdown measures for another 15 days until July 4 as the number of community transmission cases of COVID-19 continue to increase. (The Laotian Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 14 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 439. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the second country to do so after the United States.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the second country to do so after the United States. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 20 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 414.

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 20 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 414. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 150 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the national toll to 1,798.

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 150 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the national toll to 1,798. The Ministry of Health reports that most cases are from known clusters while others are under investigation. Also, Australia and New Zealand announce that they will deploy doctors to Fiji to help deal with the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (RNZ) (FBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana Indiana reports its first case of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana Indiana reports its first case of the Delta variant of COVID-19. (WTHR-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos extends its lockdown measures for another 15 days until July 4 as the number of community transmission cases of COVID-19 continue

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos extends its lockdown measures for another 15 days until July 4 as the number of community transmission cases of COVID-19 continue to increase. (The Laotian Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 14 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 439.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 14 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 439. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana Indiana reports its first case of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana Indiana reports its first case of the Delta variant of COVID-19. (WTHR-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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Fiji reports a record 150 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the national toll to 1,798.

Fiji reports a record 150 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the national toll to 1,798. The Ministry of Health reports that most cases are from known clusters while others are under investigation. Also, Australia and New Zealand announce that they will deploy doctors to Fiji to help deal with the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (RNZ) (FBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record for the second consecutive day of 166 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record for the second consecutive day of 166 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,964. The Ministry of Health also reports the death of a 77-year-old man from COVID-19. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in France France lifts its nighttime curfew due to an improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in France France lifts its nighttime curfew due to an improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the country. The country previously dropped its outdoor mask requirement on June 17. (SortiraParis)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 13,737 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of cases since January

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 13,737 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of cases since January 30. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan COVID-19 vaccination in Taiwan, Taiwan–United States relations The United States sends 2.5 million doses of Moderna's vaccine to Tai

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan COVID-19 vaccination in Taiwan, Taiwan–United States relations The United States sends 2.5 million doses of Moderna's vaccine to Taiwan. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021

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Fiji reports a record for the second consecutive day of 166 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,964.

Fiji reports a record for the second consecutive day of 166 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,964. The Ministry of Health also reports the death of a 77-year-old man from COVID-19. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 25 new confirmed cases, up from 17 infections a day earlier.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 25 new confirmed cases, up from 17 infections a day earlier. (CNA) COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala Kerala reports their first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (New Indian Express) COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia surpasses two million cases of COVID-19 after reporting a record 14,536 new cases in the past 24 hours. (detikHealth) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 700,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia surpasses 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia surpasses 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuba says that the Abdala vaccine is proven to be 92% effective against COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuba says that the Abdala vaccine is proven to be 92% effective against COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala Kerala reports their first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala Kerala reports their first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (New Indian Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia surpasses two million cases of COVID-19 after reporting a record 14,536 new cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia surpasses two million cases of COVID-19 after reporting a record 14,536 new cases in the past 24 hours. (detikHealth)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala Kerala reports their first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant.

COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala Kerala reports their first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (New Indian Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 25 new confirmed cases, up from 17 infections a day earlier.

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 25 new confirmed cases, up from 17 infections a day earlier. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 700,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 700,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand COVID-19 vaccination in New Zealand Medsafe grants a provisional approval for the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for children between

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand COVID-19 vaccination in New Zealand Medsafe grants a provisional approval for the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15. (NZ Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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Indonesia surpasses two million cases of COVID-19 after reporting a record 14,536 new cases in the past 24 hours.

Indonesia surpasses two million cases of COVID-19 after reporting a record 14,536 new cases in the past 24 hours. (detikHealth)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 21, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 792 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and surpasses 90,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 792 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and surpasses 90,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Perfil)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 180 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,27

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 180 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,270. The Ministry of Health also reports two deaths as the disease rapidly spreads across the country. (RNZ) (TVNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel receives her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel receives her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, Merkel received the Moderna vaccine for her second dose rather than the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in India The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declares the "Delta Plus" variant of COVID-19 a Variant of Concern after 22 cases of the va

COVID-19 pandemic in India The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declares the "Delta Plus" variant of COVID-19 a Variant of Concern after 22 cases of the variant were reported in India. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 546 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of deaths since February 11, the

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 546 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of deaths since February 11, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 130,347. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, COVID-19 vaccine Turkey lowers its vaccination eligibility age to 25 as curfews are expected to end this week.

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, COVID-19 vaccine Turkey lowers its vaccination eligibility age to 25 as curfews are expected to end this week. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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Fiji reports a record 180 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,270.

Fiji reports a record 180 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,270. The Ministry of Health also reports two deaths as the disease rapidly spreads across the country. (RNZ) (TVNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declares the "Delta Plus" variant of COVID-19 a Variant of Concern after 22 cases of the variant were reported in Indi

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declares the "Delta Plus" variant of COVID-19 a Variant of Concern after 22 cases of the variant were reported in India. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 115,228 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 115,228 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (RTE)