World 2021 Timeline

Jul

24

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New Zealand suspends its quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the SA

New Zealand suspends its quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. However, there will be managed return flights for the next seven days for New Zealand citizens who wish to return home. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021

Jul

24

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Tunisia reports a record 799 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,369.

Tunisia reports a record 799 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,369. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021

Jul

24

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Vietnam reports a record 7,978 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 90,934.

Vietnam reports a record 7,978 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 90,934. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021

Jul

24

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Vietnam's strictest social distancing measures are imposed in Hanoi for the next 15 days under "Directive 16" which requires people to stay home except for esse

Vietnam's strictest social distancing measures are imposed in Hanoi for the next 15 days under "Directive 16" which requires people to stay home except for essential reasons in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. (Vietnam Net)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2021

Jul

25

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Albania reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India, (Euronews Albania)

Albania reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India, (Euronews Albania)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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An uncontrolled fire in the Spanish Catalan counties of Anoia and Conca de Barberà burns more than 1,100 hectares of land.

An uncontrolled fire in the Spanish Catalan counties of Anoia and Conca de Barberà burns more than 1,100 hectares of land. The ashes reach Barcelona, 100 kilometers away from the focus of the fire while a confinement order is issued for two municipalities. (El Periódico) (El Confidencial)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Armed bandits kidnap a negotiator who had been sent to pay the ransom by the parents of the remaining students being held in captivity.

Armed bandits kidnap a negotiator who had been sent to pay the ransom by the parents of the remaining students being held in captivity. The bandits had demanded nearly US$73,000. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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COVID-19 vaccination in Jordan Jordan begins to vaccinate children over the age of 12 using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination in Jordan Jordan begins to vaccinate children over the age of 12 using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. (MedicalXpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Cuba reports a record 8,853 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Cuba reports a record 8,853 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Presna Latina)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Cuban dissidents in exile demonstrate in Madrid, Spain, with the leaders of the Spanish opposition political parties.

Cuban dissidents in exile demonstrate in Madrid, Spain, with the leaders of the Spanish opposition political parties. (La Vanguardia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Iceland restricts the gatherings to 200 people, requiring bars and nightclubs to stop selling alcohol at 21:00 and close no later than midnight amid an increase

Iceland restricts the gatherings to 200 people, requiring bars and nightclubs to stop selling alcohol at 21:00 and close no later than midnight amid an increase of COVID-19 cases. (Iceland Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Jordan begins to vaccinate children over the age of 12 using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Jordan begins to vaccinate children over the age of 12 using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. (MedicalXpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Malaysia reports a record for the third consecutive day of 17,045 new cases of COVID-19 and surpasses one million total cases.

Malaysia reports a record for the third consecutive day of 17,045 new cases of COVID-19 and surpasses one million total cases. (Free Malaysia Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Massive fires in the region of Sardinia, Italy, damage buildings, force the evacuation of 1,500 people and destroy 20,000 hectares of land.

Massive fires in the region of Sardinia, Italy, damage buildings, force the evacuation of 1,500 people and destroy 20,000 hectares of land. Italy has asked for help from other European countries to battle the fires. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Nine people are killed and three more are injured in Himachal Pradesh, India, after being hit by falling boulders.

Nine people are killed and three more are injured in Himachal Pradesh, India, after being hit by falling boulders. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

25

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Thailand reports a record 15,335 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 497,302.

Thailand reports a record 15,335 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 497,302. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2021

Jul

26

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2021 Madagascar food crisis USAID announces a donation of $7.5 million for feeding and treating children and pregnant women in southern Madagascar.

2021 Madagascar food crisis USAID announces a donation of $7.5 million for feeding and treating children and pregnant women in southern Madagascar. The country is experiencing its worst drought in the past 40 years, with more than one million people on the verge of famine. (US embassy Madagascar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Bangladesh reports a record 15,192 new cases and 247 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1.17

Bangladesh reports a record 15,192 new cases and 247 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1.179 million and the nationwide death toll to 19,521. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Bars and nightclubs in San Francisco will require COVID-19 vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test for customers as an effort to combat the spread of the Linea

Bars and nightclubs in San Francisco will require COVID-19 vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test for customers as an effort to combat the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (KPIX-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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COVID-19 vaccination in South Korea South Korea begins vaccinations for people between the ages of 55 and 59 as the country experiences a fourth wave of COVID-1

COVID-19 vaccination in South Korea South Korea begins vaccinations for people between the ages of 55 and 59 as the country experiences a fourth wave of COVID-19. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Croatia restricts the number of gatherings to 50 people for those who are unvaccinated and 1,000 people for those who are vaccinated in five coastal counties in

Croatia restricts the number of gatherings to 50 people for those who are unvaccinated and 1,000 people for those who are vaccinated in five coastal counties in Adriatic Croatia until August 15 in order to prevent the introduction of restrictions for travellers returning from the country. (Croatia Week)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Ho Chi Minh City imposes a strict overnight curfew from 6 p.m.

Ho Chi Minh City imposes a strict overnight curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Indonesia reports a record 40,374 recoveries from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.54 million.

Indonesia reports a record 40,374 recoveries from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.54 million. (detikNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Iran reports a record 31,814 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.72 million.

Iran reports a record 31,814 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.72 million. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Kazakhstan reports a record 6,637 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 535,906.

Kazakhstan reports a record 6,637 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 535,906. (AKIPress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Malaysia reports a record 207 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 8,201.

Malaysia reports a record 207 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 8,201. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Mary Simon is officially sworn in as the 30th governor general of Canada.

Mary Simon is officially sworn in as the 30th governor general of Canada. She is the first Indigenous person to hold the office. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Russia approves the clinical trial of the combined AstraZeneca and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

Russia approves the clinical trial of the combined AstraZeneca and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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South Korea begins vaccinations for people between the ages of 55 and 59 as the country experiences a fourth wave of COVID-19.

South Korea begins vaccinations for people between the ages of 55 and 59 as the country experiences a fourth wave of COVID-19. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Thailand reports a record for the second consecutive day of 15,376 new cases of COVID-19, and surpasses 500,000 cases of the virus.

Thailand reports a record for the second consecutive day of 15,376 new cases of COVID-19, and surpasses 500,000 cases of the virus. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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The Dutch rowing team self-isolates after rower Finn Florijn and team coach Josy Verdonkschot tested positive for COVID-19.

The Dutch rowing team self-isolates after rower Finn Florijn and team coach Josy Verdonkschot tested positive for COVID-19. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

Major Trends

USAID announces a donation of $7.5 million for feeding and treating children and pregnant women in southern Madagascar.

USAID announces a donation of $7.5 million for feeding and treating children and pregnant women in southern Madagascar. The country is experiencing its worst drought in the past 40 years, with more than one million people on the verge of famine. (US embassy Madagascar)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

26

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Venezuela enters a "radical quarantine" for a week in order to reduce the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Venezuela enters a "radical quarantine" for a week in order to reduce the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. (El Confidencial)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2021

Jul

27

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Bangladesh reports a record for the second consecutive day of 258 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 19,779.

Bangladesh reports a record for the second consecutive day of 258 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 19,779. (Dhaka Tribune)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Chile reports 753 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest daily total in the country since April 2020.

Chile reports 753 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the lowest daily total in the country since April 2020. (China.org)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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COVID-19 vaccination in Cuba Over 8,900,000 people in Cuba have received a dose of the Abdala and Soberana 02 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination in Cuba Over 8,900,000 people in Cuba have received a dose of the Abdala and Soberana 02 vaccine. (Radio Cadena Agramonte)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Indonesia reports a record 47,128 recoveries and 2,069 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.596 m

Indonesia reports a record 47,128 recoveries and 2,069 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.596 million and the nationwide death toll to 86,835. (detikNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Iran reports a record for the second consecutive day of 34,951 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.758 million.

Iran reports a record for the second consecutive day of 34,951 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.758 million. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

Major Trends

Kansas City will reimpose their mask mandate amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

Kansas City will reimpose their mask mandate amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases in Missouri. (Kansas City Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Kazakhstan reports a record 6,797 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 542,703.

Kazakhstan reports a record 6,797 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 542,703. (Azerbaijan Press Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Mississippi Department of Corrections commissioner Burl Cain announces that the state will suspend visits to prisons as part of an effort to reduce the spread o

Mississippi Department of Corrections commissioner Burl Cain announces that the state will suspend visits to prisons as part of an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Mississippi Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

Major Trends

Over 8,900,000 people in Cuba have received a dose of the Abdala and Soberana 02 vaccine.

Over 8,900,000 people in Cuba have received a dose of the Abdala and Soberana 02 vaccine. (Radio Cadena Agramonte)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Saudi Arabia will require COVID-19 vaccinations for people to access workplaces and attend social events.

Saudi Arabia will require COVID-19 vaccinations for people to access workplaces and attend social events. The order will come into effect on August 1. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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The Arkansas Children's Hospital reports 24 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record.

The Arkansas Children's Hospital reports 24 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record. (KTHV-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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The United Kingdom eases its quarantine rules for essential workers in many fields who no longer need to quarantine for 10 days if they are fully vaccinated and

The United Kingdom eases its quarantine rules for essential workers in many fields who no longer need to quarantine for 10 days if they are fully vaccinated and only need to receive a COVID-19 test after the previous rules led to a shortage of workers. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

Major Trends

The White House issues an indoor mask mandate for staff amid the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant.

The White House issues an indoor mask mandate for staff amid the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

27

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Tokyo reports a record 2,848 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Tokyo reports a record 2,848 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2021

Jul

28

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Cuba reports 9,323 cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record.

Cuba reports 9,323 cases of COVID-19, a new single-day record. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority approves the usage of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, bringing the number of approved vaccines in the countr

Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority approves the usage of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, bringing the number of approved vaccines in the country to five. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Imprisoned Australian publisher Julian Assange is stripped of his Ecuadorian citizenship due to issues with his application forms and outstanding fees.

Imprisoned Australian publisher Julian Assange is stripped of his Ecuadorian citizenship due to issues with his application forms and outstanding fees. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Lockdown restrictions are eased in Victoria and South Australia after a decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases.

Lockdown restrictions are eased in Victoria and South Australia after a decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases. New South Wales is now the only state under a strict lockdown. (9 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Malaysia reports a record 17,405 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1.06 million.

Malaysia reports a record 17,405 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1.06 million. (New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Rwanda imposes tighter lockdown measures in 50 sectors with high positivity rates in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Rwanda imposes tighter lockdown measures in 50 sectors with high positivity rates in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (KTPress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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South Korea reports a record 1,896 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 193,427.

South Korea reports a record 1,896 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 193,427. (The Korea Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Thailand reports a record 16,533 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 543,361.

Thailand reports a record 16,533 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 543,361. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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The Italian Medicines Agency approves the usage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years old, making it the second vacc

The Italian Medicines Agency approves the usage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years old, making it the second vaccine to be approved for use in teenagers in Italy after the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. (ANSA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe approves the emergency use of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson after they previously denied ap

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe approves the emergency use of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson after they previously denied approval, making it the first Western-made vaccine to be approved for use in the country. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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The number of people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Germany reaches 41.1 million, which is nearly half the country's population.

The number of people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Germany reaches 41.1 million, which is nearly half the country's population. (MedicalXpress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Tokyo reports a record for the second consecutive day of 3,177 new cases of COVID-19.

Tokyo reports a record for the second consecutive day of 3,177 new cases of COVID-19. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

28

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Turkey reports 22,291 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the first the time the country has reported more than 20,000 cases since early May.

Turkey reports 22,291 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the first the time the country has reported more than 20,000 cases since early May. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2021

Jul

29

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2021 Daraa clashes Eight Syrian soldiers, seven rebel fighters and eight civilians are killed in clashes in Daraa Governorate.

2021 Daraa clashes Eight Syrian soldiers, seven rebel fighters and eight civilians are killed in clashes in Daraa Governorate. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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2021 NBA draft The Detroit Pistons select former Oklahoma State point guard Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick.

2021 NBA draft The Detroit Pistons select former Oklahoma State point guard Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. (CBS Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Eight Syrian soldiers, seven rebel fighters and eight civilians are killed in clashes in Daraa Governorate.

Eight Syrian soldiers, seven rebel fighters and eight civilians are killed in clashes in Daraa Governorate. (SOHR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Amhara Region as Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) continue their offensive.

Fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Amhara Region as Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) continue their offensive. Federal forces as well as Amharan militiamen are fighting the TDF on three fronts. Clashes are also reported in the Afar Region, to the east, with Ethiopian officials accusing Tigrayan forces of attempting to seize the N'Djamena–Djibouti Highway. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Kerala announces a total weekend lockdown on July 31 and August 1 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Kerala announces a total weekend lockdown on July 31 and August 1 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Northern Ireland announces that it will allow fully-vaccinated travellers from amber list European Union countries as well as the United States to enter without

Northern Ireland announces that it will allow fully-vaccinated travellers from amber list European Union countries as well as the United States to enter without needing to quarantine beginning on August 1. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Portugal announces three phases for lifting its COVID-19-related restrictions, including ending localized curfews and operating hours restrictions for restauran

Portugal announces three phases for lifting its COVID-19-related restrictions, including ending localized curfews and operating hours restrictions for restaurants, stores and cultural venues on August 1 as the number of cases continues to decline. However, bars and discos will only be allowed to reopen in October. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Russia reports a record 799 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours for the third time in a month, bringing the nationwide death toll to 156,277.

Russia reports a record 799 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours for the third time in a month, bringing the nationwide death toll to 156,277. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Thailand reports a record for the second consecutive day of 17,669 new cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 561,030.

Thailand reports a record for the second consecutive day of 17,669 new cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 561,030. The country also reports a record 165 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,562. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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The Detroit Pistons select former Oklahoma State point guard Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick.

The Detroit Pistons select former Oklahoma State point guard Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. (CBS Sports)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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The Royal Spanish Academy confirms that Alfonso de Palencia's dictionary dates from 1492, so it predates Antonio de Nebrija's "Latin-Spanish Dictionary" and bec

The Royal Spanish Academy confirms that Alfonso de Palencia's dictionary dates from 1492, so it predates Antonio de Nebrija's "Latin-Spanish Dictionary" and becomes the earliest known Spanish vocabulary. (El País)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

29

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Tokyo reports a record for the third consecutive day of 3,865 new cases of COVID-19, while the number of new cases across Japan surpasses 10,000 for the first t

Tokyo reports a record for the third consecutive day of 3,865 new cases of COVID-19, while the number of new cases across Japan surpasses 10,000 for the first time. (The Asahi Shimbun)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2021

Jul

30

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Angela Merkel's cabinet approves a plan to require travellers over the age of 12 who have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to show a negative COVI

Angela Merkel's cabinet approves a plan to require travellers over the age of 12 who have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 to show a negative COVID-19 test result regardless of whether they are travelling by airplane, car or train. People travelling to Germany from "virus variant areas" will also require a negative test result, even if they have been vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19. These rules will be in effect beginning on August 1. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021

Jul

30

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Kenya bans all public gatherings and in-person meetings, as well as extends the nationwide curfe] to from 10:00 p.m.

Kenya bans all public gatherings and in-person meetings, as well as extends the nationwide curfe] to from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021

Jul

30

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Moscow abolishes a widely-flouted requirement for people to wear gloves on public transport and in shops and other public places as the number of COVID-19 cases

Moscow abolishes a widely-flouted requirement for people to wear gloves on public transport and in shops and other public places as the number of COVID-19 cases declines. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021