World 2021 Timeline

Aug

20

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County begins mandating face masks for all people who attend outdoor "mega-ev

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County begins mandating face masks for all people who attend outdoor "mega-events" of more than 10,000 people such as open-air concert and sporting events regardless of their vaccination status. (Spectrum News 1)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2021

Aug

20

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approves the country's first monoclonal antibody cocktail drug (Ronapreve) developed by Regeneron and Ro

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approves the country's first monoclonal antibody cocktail drug (Ronapreve) developed by Regeneron and Roche to treat severe COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh receives a shipment of 781,440 doses of the Oxford–Astr

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh receives a shipment of 781,440 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by Japan. (Dhaka Tribune) COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei extends its nationwide partial lockdown for two weeks until September 4 amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (The Straits Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record for the third consecutive day of 11,321 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 336,707. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

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COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh receives a shipment of 781,440 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine d

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh receives a shipment of 781,440 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by Japan. (Dhaka Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei extends its nationwide partial lockdown for two weeks until September 4 amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei extends its nationwide partial lockdown for two weeks until September 4 amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco surpasses 800,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco Morocco surpasses 800,000 cases of COVID-19. (MAP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports a record of 825 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest number reported by

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports a record of 825 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest number reported by any state or territory since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports 21 new community transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports 21 new community transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total since April 2020. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Palau Palau reports their first cases of COVID-19 in two people who travelled from Guam and were placed in quarantine with their known cont

COVID-19 pandemic in Palau Palau reports their first cases of COVID-19 in two people who travelled from Guam and were placed in quarantine with their known contacts. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria Regional Victoria re-enters a lockdown as COVID-19 infections spread from an ongoing cluster in Melbourne.

COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria Regional Victoria re-enters a lockdown as COVID-19 infections spread from an ongoing cluster in Melbourne. (The Age)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record for the third consecutive day of 11,321 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of co

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record for the third consecutive day of 11,321 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 336,707. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

21

Health / Disasters

New South Wales reports a record of 825 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest number reported by any state or territory since the beg

New South Wales reports a record of 825 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest number reported by any state or territory since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Argentina receives a shipment of 400,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine dona

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Argentina receives a shipment of 400,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by Spain. (Perfil)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei reports a record 314 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,769.

COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei Brunei reports a record 314 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,769. (Borneo Bulletin)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 684 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 102,038.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 684 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 102,038. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel launches antibody COVID-19 testing for 1.4 million children between the ages of 3 and 12 as part of a study to measure the ex

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel launches antibody COVID-19 testing for 1.4 million children between the ages of 3 and 12 as part of a study to measure the extent to which COVID-19 spread undetected among children in the past 18 months. (Haaretz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. State health officials also announce that 80% of adults in Maryland have received at least one dose of the vaccine. (Baltimore Sun)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports a record for the second consecutive day of 830 new cases of COVID-19, which is the highest number r

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports a record for the second consecutive day of 830 new cases of COVID-19, which is the highest number reported by any state or territory since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. State health officials also announce that 80% of adults in Maryland have received at least one dose of the vaccine. (Baltimore Sun)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record 737 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 8,277.

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record 737 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 8,277. (Daily Sabah)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan receives his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. State health officials also announce that 80% of adults in Maryland have received at least one dose of the vaccine. (Baltimore Sun)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

22

Health / Disasters

New South Wales reports a record for the second consecutive day of 830 new cases of COVID-19, which is the highest number reported by any state or territory sin

New South Wales reports a record for the second consecutive day of 830 new cases of COVID-19, which is the highest number reported by any state or territory since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 22, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

Anti-vax protesters storm the ITN headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

Anti-vax protesters storm the ITN headquarters in London, United Kingdom. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

Belarus will receive $1 billion from the International Monetary Fund to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Belarus will receive $1 billion from the International Monetary Fund to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. (Politico Europe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales imposes a 9:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales imposes a 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew in 12 LGAs of concern in Greater Sydney, limiting exercise to one hour in hotspot areas and mandating statewide outdoor mask wearing as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to remain high. (Nine News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus will receive $1 billion from the International Monetary Fund to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Belarus will receive $1 billion from the International Monetary Fund to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. (Politico Europe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt reports its first case of the Delta Plus variant in a 35-year-old Egyptian woman who had shown "very mild" symptoms in July.

COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt reports its first case of the Delta Plus variant in a 35-year-old Egyptian woman who had shown "very mild" symptoms in July. (Al-Ahram)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Palm Beach County announces that fans will be required to wear masks at athletic events amidst a cancellation of high school events

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Palm Beach County announces that fans will be required to wear masks at athletic events amidst a cancellation of high school events in the county. (The Palm Beach Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in French Polynesia The French overseas department of French Polynesia closes all schools and tightens its lockdown for two weeks amid an incr

COVID-19 pandemic in French Polynesia The French overseas department of French Polynesia closes all schools and tightens its lockdown for two weeks amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany drops incidence levels from its yardstick for deciding if restrictions should be in force to contain the spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany drops incidence levels from its yardstick for deciding if restrictions should be in force to contain the spread of COVID-19 as more people are vaccinated. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces that New Jersey will require teachers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by October 18 or f

COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces that New Jersey will require teachers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by October 18 or face mandatory COVID-19 testing. (The Center Square)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales imposes a 9:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales imposes a 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew in 12 LGAs of concern in Greater Sydney, limiting exercise to one hour in hotspot areas and mandating statewide outdoor mask wearing as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to remain high. (Nine News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand extends its level 4 lockdown until August 31 in Auckland and August 27 in the rest of the country as the number of

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand extends its level 4 lockdown until August 31 in Auckland and August 27 in the rest of the country as the number of cases related to the Delta variant outbreak reaches 100. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka reports a record for the second consecutive day of 4,355 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total o

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka reports a record for the second consecutive day of 4,355 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 394,355. (Daily News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines The Philippine Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization f

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines The Philippine Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for the Sputnik Light vaccine, making the country the first in Asia to approve the Russian single-dose vaccine. (Rappler) The Philippines reports a record 18,332 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1.85 million. (ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, COVID-19 pandemic in London Anti-vax protesters storm the ITN headquarters in London, United Kingdom.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, COVID-19 pandemic in London Anti-vax protesters storm the ITN headquarters in London, United Kingdom. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam imposes their toughest lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City, prohibiting people from leaving their homes and also deploying the Vie

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam imposes their toughest lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City, prohibiting people from leaving their homes and also deploying the Vietnamese People's Army in order to enforce the lockdown in the country's largest city amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

New Zealand extends its level 4 lockdown until August 31 in Auckland and August 27 in the rest of the country as the number of cases related to the Delta varian

New Zealand extends its level 4 lockdown until August 31 in Auckland and August 27 in the rest of the country as the number of cases related to the Delta variant outbreak reaches 100. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

23

Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, COVID-19 pandemic in London Anti-vax protesters storm the ITN headquar

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, COVID-19 pandemic in London Anti-vax protesters storm the ITN headquarters in London, United Kingdom. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia surpasses 90,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia surpasses 90,000 cases of COVID-19. (Khmer Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuba reports a record 9,907 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 602,526.

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba Cuba reports a record 9,907 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 602,526. (Sify)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 vaccination in India India approves the phase II and III trials of the country's first domestic MRNA-based HGC019 vaccine m

COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 vaccination in India India approves the phase II and III trials of the country's first domestic MRNA-based HGC019 vaccine made by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals after the early-stage study found that the vaccine is safe and effective. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia surpasses four million cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia surpasses four million cases of COVID-19. (Xinhua News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 709 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 103,357.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 709 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 103,357. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel surpasses one million cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports 41 new community transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand reports 41 new community transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of new cases since April 2020. (Australian Financial Review)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021

Aug

24

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control approves the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV

COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control approves the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine for emergency use in Nigeria. (Vanguard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2021