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The National Capital Region will be placed under the strictest Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in an effort to reduce the resurgence of COVID-19 cases cause

The National Capital Region will be placed under the strictest Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in an effort to reduce the resurgence of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. The ECQ will be in effect from August 6 to August 20. (ABS-CBN News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021

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Vietnam reports a record 8,649 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 137,062.

Vietnam reports a record 8,649 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 137,062. (Vietnam Plus)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 30, 2021

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Amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the French overseas territory of Réunion enters a two-week partial lockdown which restricts the movement of pe

Amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the French overseas territory of Réunion enters a two-week partial lockdown which restricts the movement of people to 10 km (6.2 mi) during the day and 5 km (3.1 mi) on Sunday as well as closing all cafés, restaurants and gyms. A curfew is also being imposed between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. when movement is not allowed except for essential reasons. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Brisbane and surrounding towns enter a lockdown after an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the ongoing cluster in New South Wales.

Brisbane and surrounding towns enter a lockdown after an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the ongoing cluster in New South Wales. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India.

El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Laos reports a record 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,299.

Laos reports a record 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,299. (The Laotian Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Malaysia reports a record 17,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,113,272.

Malaysia reports a record 17,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,113,272. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Sindh province imposes a partial lockdown in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi in order to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

Sindh province imposes a partial lockdown in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi in order to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. The lockdown is in effect until August 8. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Thailand reports a record 18,912 new cases and 178 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 597,287 and th

Thailand reports a record 18,912 new cases and 178 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 597,287 and the nationwide death toll to 4,857. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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The deputy governor of Al Bayda Governorate says that Houthi insurgents have taken control of Naman and Nateh districts, displacing many civilians.

The deputy governor of Al Bayda Governorate says that Houthi insurgents have taken control of Naman and Nateh districts, displacing many civilians. (The Defense Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Thirty-three people are dead during a collision between a fuel truck and a crowded bus in Kibuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Thirty-three people are dead during a collision between a fuel truck and a crowded bus in Kibuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Tokyo reports a record 4,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of new cases across Japan reaches a record 12,341.

Tokyo reports a record 4,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of new cases across Japan reaches a record 12,341. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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2021 Hungarian Grand Prix French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career.

2021 Hungarian Grand Prix French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger.

Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger. A bomb also explodes as the soldiers tried to evacuate their wounded. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career.

French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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Germany begins to require any travelers over the age of 12 years old who have been not fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, regardless of transportation

Germany begins to require any travelers over the age of 12 years old who have been not fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, regardless of transportation mode, to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within the previous 48 hours for rapid antigen tests and 72 hours for PCR tests amidst concerns of the spread of the Delta variant. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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Thailand extends its semi-lockdown measures in 13 provinces including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region until August 31 and also extends the restrictions into 16

Thailand extends its semi-lockdown measures in 13 provinces including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region until August 31 and also extends the restrictions into 16 additional provinces beginning on August 3 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy.

Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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YouTube bans News Corp's Sky News Australia channel from uploading new content for seven days after commentator Alan Jones spreads COVID-19 misinformation.

YouTube bans News Corp's Sky News Australia channel from uploading new content for seven days after commentator Alan Jones spreads COVID-19 misinformation. This comes shortly after The Daily Telegraph fired Jones and ended his regular column over similar concerns. According to a YouTube spokesman, "Specifically, we don’t allow content that denies the existence of Covid-19 or that encourages people to use hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin to treat or prevent the virus." (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

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Cyprus begins a vaccination programme for children between the ages of 12 and 15 years old who are eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines af

Cyprus begins a vaccination programme for children between the ages of 12 and 15 years old who are eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines after 20% of new COVID-19 cases occurred in that age group. (Asian News International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

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Iran reports a record 37,189 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.94 million.

Iran reports a record 37,189 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.94 million. (Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

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Malaysia reports a record 219 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 9,403.

Malaysia reports a record 219 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 9,403. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

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The United Kingdom eases its quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from the United States and European Union countries other than France where

The United Kingdom eases its quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from the United States and European Union countries other than France where most of them are in the "amber list" category in order to reunite family and friends whose loved ones live abroad. Travellers will still need to take either a lateral flow or PCR test before their departure, and a PCR test on the second day after their arrival. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

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Amid an unprecedented heatwave, Greece records its highest-ever temperature of 46.3°C (115.3 °F) in Makrakomi, Phthiotis, according to the National Observatory

Amid an unprecedented heatwave, Greece records its highest-ever temperature of 46.3°C (115.3 °F) in Makrakomi, Phthiotis, according to the National Observatory of Athens. (Greek Reporter)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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Chinese authorities announce city-wide COVID-19 testing for 11 million people in Wuhan after the first locally transmitted cases since May 2020 were reported in

Chinese authorities announce city-wide COVID-19 testing for 11 million people in Wuhan after the first locally transmitted cases since May 2020 were reported in the city, where three cases that had been found were of the highly-transmissible Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (The Daily Telegraph)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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Greece surpasses 500,000 cases of COVID-19.

Greece surpasses 500,000 cases of COVID-19. (Greek City Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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Iran reports a record for the second consecutive day of 39,019 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.979 million.

Iran reports a record for the second consecutive day of 39,019 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.979 million. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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Islamabad becomes the first city in Pakistan with a population of more than one million people to have 50% of its eligible population vaccinated with at least o

Islamabad becomes the first city in Pakistan with a population of more than one million people to have 50% of its eligible population vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. (Dawn)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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Louisiana reports a record 2,112 hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Louisiana reports a record 2,112 hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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South Korea reports its first two cases of the Delta Plus variant in a man who had not travelled internationally and a person who had travelled from the United

South Korea reports its first two cases of the Delta Plus variant in a man who had not travelled internationally and a person who had travelled from the United States. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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The United Kingdom reports 138 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day death toll since March 17.

The United Kingdom reports 138 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day death toll since March 17. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox announces that Utah will offer K95 and KN95 masks to students during the fall semester.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox announces that Utah will offer K95 and KN95 masks to students during the fall semester. (KTVX)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021

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August 2021 Gulf of Oman incident Oman says the hijacking of the Asphalt Princess, a Panama-flagged ship, is over.

August 2021 Gulf of Oman incident Oman says the hijacking of the Asphalt Princess, a Panama-flagged ship, is over. The United Kingdom also confirms this report. The vessel was hijacked yesterday in the Arabian Sea in as-of-yet undetermined circumstances amidst rising tensions between some nations and Iran. (Reuters)