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Aug
09
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COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration grants provisional approval f

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration grants provisional approval for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the fourth vaccine to be approved for use in Australia. (The Sydney Morning Herald) COVID-19 pandemic in Palau Palau reaches herd immunity as 80% of its 12-and-over population are vaccinated against COVID-19. Plans to vaccinate teenagers are underway as tourism reopens in the country. (RNZ)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland moves to level zero and removes most of the remaining COVID-19-related restrictions, allowing all hospitality venues, inc

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland moves to level zero and removes most of the remaining COVID-19-related restrictions, allowing all hospitality venues, including nightclubs, to reopen at full capacity and to remove most legal social distancing requirements. However, face masks remains mandatory in indoor public settings and on public transport, and must be worn by pupils and teachers at school for the first six weeks of the semester. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland moves to level zero and removes most of the remaining COVID-19-related restrictio

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland moves to level zero and removes most of the remaining COVID-19-related restrictions, allowing all hospitality venues, including nightclubs, to reopen at full capacity and to remove most legal social distancing requirements. However, face masks remains mandatory in indoor public settings and on public transport, and must be worn by pupils and teachers at school for the first six weeks of the semester. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announces that all service memb

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announces that all service members will be required to be vaccinated by mid-September. (ABC News) The U.S. CDC announces that 60% of Americans have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Arkansas Arkansas reports 103 hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (AP)

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

France begins to require people who want to enter shopping centres, cafés, restaurants, or travel by long-distance bus, train, and airplane, to show a health pa

France begins to require people who want to enter shopping centres, cafés, restaurants, or travel by long-distance bus, train, and airplane, to show a health pass generated by a QR code, which contains either proof of full vaccination, a negative test result from the previous 72 hours, or that the person has recovered from COVID-19. (France 24)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of 16 German states agree to phase out free COVID-19 testing for citizens beginning on October

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of 16 German states agree to phase out free COVID-19 testing for citizens beginning on October 11 and will begin requiring non-vaccinated people to show a negative test result to enter certain indoor venues as well as to attend cultural, sport, and entertainment events once the infection rate in a region reaches 35 per 100,000 people unless they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to pressure people to get vaccinated. (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Martinique The French overseas department of Martinique enters a three-week strict lockdown that closes all non-essential shops as well as

COVID-19 pandemic in Martinique The French overseas department of Martinique enters a three-week strict lockdown that closes all non-essential shops as well as hotels and cultural and leisure venues such as beaches in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Residents must also restrict their movement to within 1 km (0.62 mi) from their homes. (Radio France Internationale)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore begins to ease some social distancing measures and allows indoor dining to resume at food and beverage establishments a

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore begins to ease some social distancing measures and allows indoor dining to resume at food and beverage establishments and increases the maximum group size to five people for those who have been fully vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID-19. However, unvaccinated people are only allowed to dine in groups of up to two people at coffee shops and hawker centres. (Today)

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

Climate change in Europe Amid an unprecedented heat wave and ongoing wildfires, authorities on the island of Sicily report a record temperature of 48.8°C (119.8

Climate change in Europe Amid an unprecedented heat wave and ongoing wildfires, authorities on the island of Sicily report a record temperature of 48.8°C (119.8°F). If verified by the World Meteorological Organization, it would be the highest temperature ever recorded in both Italy and Europe. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark, COVID-19 vaccination in Denmark Denmark confirms that it will purchase 280,000 doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for a total p

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark, COVID-19 vaccination in Denmark Denmark confirms that it will purchase 280,000 doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for a total price of 37 million crowns ($5.84 million) or roughly $20.9 per dose as part of a European Union agreement with Novavax. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, COVID-19 vaccination in mainland China The National Medical Products Administration approves China's first mixed-COVID-19 v

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, COVID-19 vaccination in mainland China The National Medical Products Administration approves China's first mixed-COVID-19 vaccine trial combining the CoronaVac vaccine made by Sinovac and the DNA-based vaccine made by Inovio. (France 24)

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

YouTube suspends the account of U.S.

YouTube suspends the account of U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) for one week for spreading misinformation about the effectiveness of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul subsequently states in a tweet that he considers the suspension to be "a badge of honor". (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in the Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory enters a lockdown after the first locally

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in the Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory enters a lockdown after the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in over a year was reported. Every state and territory on the east coast of Australia, where the majority of the national population lives, is now under a lockdown. The last time this occurred was at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. (The Australian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia announces that everyone working in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities will be require

COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia announces that everyone working in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October, becoming the first province in Canada to impose such a mandate. (The Globe and Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, COVID-19 vaccination in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia announces that everyone working in long-term

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, COVID-19 vaccination in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia announces that everyone working in long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October, becoming the first province in Canada to impose such a mandate. (The Globe and Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Ireland Ireland opens registration for childre

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Ireland Ireland opens registration for children between the ages of 12 and 15 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Around 280,000 children will be eligible for vaccination with the Pfizer–BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, with more than 50,000 already registered. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 808 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 168,049. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory enters a lockdown after the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in ov

COVID-19 pandemic in the Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory enters a lockdown after the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in over a year was reported. Every state and territory on the east coast of Australia, where the majority of the national population lives, is now under a lockdown. The last time this occurred was at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. (The Australian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Ireland Ireland opens registration for children between the ages of 12 and

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Ireland Ireland opens registration for children between the ages of 12 and 15 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Around 280,000 children will be eligible for vaccination with the Pfizer–BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, with more than 50,000 already registered. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

Flash flooding in Turkey's northern Kastamonu Province kills nine people, while flooding in the Sinop Province leaves one person missing.

Flash flooding in Turkey's northern Kastamonu Province kills nine people, while flooding in the Sinop Province leaves one person missing. Four bridges have collapsed and 170 villages are without power while over 900 people have been evacuated, according to a statement from the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Health / Disasters

The Australian Capital Territory enters a lockdown after the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in over a year was reported.

The Australian Capital Territory enters a lockdown after the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in over a year was reported. Every state and territory on the east coast of Australia, where the majority of the national population lives, is now under a lockdown. The last time this occurred was at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. (The Australian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

2021 Russian wildfires A "non-working day" is declared in Russia's Sakha republic, and residents are urged to stay at home as smoke from wildfires covers the re

2021 Russian wildfires A "non-working day" is declared in Russia's Sakha republic, and residents are urged to stay at home as smoke from wildfires covers the region. The wildfires in Siberia are now larger than the combined size of all other wildfires currently burning in the rest of the world. (The Guardian) (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

A "non-working day" is declared in Russia's Sakha republic, and residents are urged to stay at home as smoke from wildfires covers the region.

A "non-working day" is declared in Russia's Sakha republic, and residents are urged to stay at home as smoke from wildfires covers the region. The wildfires in Siberia are now larger than the combined size of all other wildfires currently burning in the rest of the world. (The Guardian) (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-19 areas, triggering mandatory 10-day quarantines for unvaccinated travellers unless they can show a negative test after five days. The changes will be in effect from August 17 for Turkey and from August 15 for the rest of the countries. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-19 areas, triggering mandatory 10-day quarantines for unvaccinated travellers unless they can show a negative test after five days. The changes will be in effect from August 17 for Turkey and from August 15 for the rest of the countries. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales enters a statewide lockdown which also applies to all regional parts of the

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales enters a statewide lockdown which also applies to all regional parts of the state that are currently under a stay-at-home order. All non-essential retail premises must close and all hospitality venues will revert to takeaway services after a record 466 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours. (SBS World News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2021
Aug
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales enters a statewide lockdown which also applies to all regional parts of the state that are currently under

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales enters a statewide lockdown which also applies to all regional parts of the state that are currently under a stay-at-home order. All non-essential retail premises must close and all hospitality venues will revert to takeaway services after a record 466 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours. (SBS World News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2021
Aug
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 620 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death t

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 620 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 97,828. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos surpasses 10,000 cases of COVID-19. (Xinhua News Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Lambda variant in a 35-year-old female who is asymptomatic and recovered after isolating for 10 days. (Rappler) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand surpasses 900,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2021
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