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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
War / Conflict / Security

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Train drivers across Germany go on strike to demand better pay in light of the COVID-19 p

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Train drivers across Germany go on strike to demand better pay in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing 700 trains, including 190 freights, to a standstill. The strike is expected to end early Friday. (Reuters)

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
Politics / Government

Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 Madagascar food crisis President Andry Rajoelina dismisses his entire cabinet citing "failures in government" as

Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 Madagascar food crisis President Andry Rajoelina dismisses his entire cabinet citing "failures in government" as the country struggles with severe food shortages, an increasing number of COVID-19 infections and a political crisis over a recently uncovered plot to assassinate the president. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Politics / Government

President Andry Rajoelina dismisses his entire cabinet citing "failures in government" as the country struggles with severe food shortages, an increasing number

President Andry Rajoelina dismisses his entire cabinet citing "failures in government" as the country struggles with severe food shortages, an increasing number of COVID-19 infections and a political crisis over a recently uncovered plot to assassinate the president. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Politics / Government

Cambodia begins to administer the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a third "booster" dose to people who have received the inactivated virus vaccines devel

Cambodia begins to administer the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a third "booster" dose to people who have received the inactivated virus vaccines developed by Sinopharm (BBIBP-CorV) and Sinovac (CoronaVac) in order to strengthen immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. (The Jakarta Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 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
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia begins to administer the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a third "booster" dose to people who have received the in

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia begins to administer the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a third "booster" dose to people who have received the inactivated virus vaccines developed by Sinopharm (BBIBP-CorV) and Sinovac (CoronaVac) in order to strengthen immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. (The Jakarta Post)

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
12
Technology / Science

The Pentagon announces it will send U.S.

The Pentagon announces it will send U.S. troops to Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport to help evacuate staff from the U.S. Embassy while U.S. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price states that the embassy will remain open. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Opposition lawmakers in Argentina present a formal impeachment against President Alber

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Opposition lawmakers in Argentina present a formal impeachment against President Alberto Fernández for violating COVID-19 restrictions after a photo surfaced of a party that he held in 2020 while the country was under a strict quarantine. Opposition party leader Patricia Bullrich called for Fernández's removal as mid-term elections approach. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Opposition lawmakers in Argentina present a formal impeachment against President Alberto Fernández for violating COVID-19 restrictions after a photo surfaced of

Opposition lawmakers in Argentina present a formal impeachment against President Alberto Fernández for violating COVID-19 restrictions after a photo surfaced of a party that he held in 2020 while the country was under a strict quarantine. Opposition party leader Patricia Bullrich called for Fernández's removal as mid-term elections approach. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
War / Conflict / Security

2021 Taliban offensive, Battle of Lashkargah The Taliban captures the provincial capitals of Lashkargah, Chaghcharan, Puli Alam, Qalati Ghilji and Tarinkot, bri

2021 Taliban offensive, Battle of Lashkargah The Taliban captures the provincial capitals of Lashkargah, Chaghcharan, Puli Alam, Qalati Ghilji and Tarinkot, bringing the number of provincial capitals taken in the past eight days to eighteen. (Al Jazeera) Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirms that the jihadist group has captured Afghan warlord Ismail Khan, after the fall of Herat on Thursday. Footage shows Khan and other officials of Herat Province in the custody of the Taliban. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 vaccination in Israel Israel lowers the minimum eligibility age for "booster" COVID-19 vaccine doses from 60 to 50 years o

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 vaccination in Israel Israel lowers the minimum eligibility age for "booster" COVID-19 vaccine doses from 60 to 50 years old and expands the booster vaccine campaign to healthcare workers, prisoners, prison wardens and some high-risk patients under the age of 50 as part of an effort to protect the population from the highly-transmissible SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
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