COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati The United States donates nearly 20,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Kiribati through the COVAX initiative. (US embassy Fiji)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati The United States donates nearly 20,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Kiribati through the COVAX initiative. (US embassy Fiji) COVID-19 pandemic in the Pitcairn Islands The Pitcairn Islands reports the territory's first case of COVID-19 in a Pitcairn Islander who returned from medical treatment abroad. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Pitcairn Islands The Pitcairn Islands reports the territory's first case of COVID-19 in a Pitcairn Islander who returned from medical treatment abroad. (RNZ)
Flooding has killed eight people and affected more than 8,500 others in Maradi and Zinder, Niger, since June, according to Civil Protection. (FloodList)
The death toll from the wildfires and heat wave in Spain and Portugal increases to more than 1,700 people, with more than 1,063 deaths in Portugal. (ABC News) (Axios)
2022 Pakistan floods At least 304 people are killed after five weeks of monsoon rains and flash floods in Pakistan. (AP)
At least 304 people are killed after five weeks of monsoon rains and flash floods in Pakistan. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 31,878 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (Nikkei Asia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore reports its first six local cases of the BA.2.75 Centaurus variant as part of the Ministry of Health’s surveillance of the COVID-19 situation in the country. However, the MOH says that the variant isn’t considered a variant of concern by the World Health Organization. (CNA) COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan reports its first case of the Omicron BA.2.75 Centaurus variant, in a Taiwanese individual arriving from India. (Taiwan News)
COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports their first three cases of the BA.2.75 Centaurus variant, including one in the Occitania region. (Technical Ripon)
COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore reports its first six local cases of the BA.2.75 Centaurus variant as part of the Ministry of Health’s surveillance of the COVID-19 situation in the country. However, the MOH says that the variant isn’t considered a variant of concern by the World Health Organization. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan reports its first case of the Omicron BA.2.75 Centaurus variant, in a Taiwanese individual arriving from India. (Taiwan News)
Singapore reports its first six local cases of the BA.2.75 Centaurus variant as part of the Ministry of Health’s surveillance of the COVID-19 situation in the country. However, the MOH says that the variant isn’t considered a variant of concern by the World Health Organization. (CNA)
2022 monkeypox outbreak The monkeypox outbreak is declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Ireland The Irish Ministry of Health announces changes to Ireland's vaccination program including a second booster dose for people between the ages of 50 and 64 years and a first dose of an mRNA vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years who are immunocompromised. (TheJournal.ie) (gov.ie)
COVID-19 vaccination in the Republic of Ireland The Irish Ministry of Health announces changes to Ireland's vaccination program including a second booster dose for people between the ages of 50 and 64 years and a first dose of an mRNA vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years who are immunocompromised. (TheJournal.ie) (gov.ie)
Flash floods kill at least 21 people after the Roudbal River overflowed in Estahban, Fars Province, Iran. Fifty-five others are rescued and six others remain missing. (AP)
The Irish Ministry of Health announces changes to Ireland's vaccination program including a second booster dose for people between the ages of 50 and 64 years and a first dose of an mRNA vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years who are immunocompromised. (TheJournal.ie) (gov.ie)
The monkeypox outbreak is declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. (The Guardian)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. (U.S. News & World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announces that he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. (U.S. News & World Report)
Flash floods kill at least nine people in Sanaa and the Dhamar Governorate in Yemen. (AP)
2020–2022 H5N8 outbreak The UK's National Trust says that an outbreak of bird flu on the Farne Islands in the North Sea has killed over 3,000 wild birds. However, the actual death toll is estimated to be around ten times higher because birds may have fallen into the sea. (BBC News)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Asia Japan reports its first case of monkeypox. (Japan Times)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Brazil Brazil reports 117 new confirmed cases of monkeypox. (GOV Brasil)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Germany Germany reports 82 new cases of monkeypox, thereby bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,352. (RKI Deutsch)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in the Netherlands The Netherlands reports 106 new confirmed cases of monkeypox. (RIVM Netherlands)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports its first local case of the Omicron BA.2.75 Centaurus variant in a person from North Chungcheong Province. (Korea JoongAng Daily) COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus It is reported that more than 6.5 million people in Belarus have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (BelTA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus It is reported that more than 6.5 million people in Belarus have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (BelTA)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports its first local case of the Omicron BA.2.75 Centaurus variant in a person from North Chungcheong Province. (Korea JoongAng Daily)
The UK's National Trust says that an outbreak of bird flu on the Farne Islands in the North Sea has killed over 3,000 wild birds. However, the actual death toll is estimated to be around ten times higher because birds may have fallen into the sea. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Federated States of Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia surpasses 1,000 cases of COVID-19 due a recent increase in the number of new cases. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Federated States of Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia surpasses 1,000 cases of COVID-19 due a recent increase in the number of new cases. (CNA)
2022 Luzon earthquake A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Luzon, Philippines, killing four people and injuring over 100 others. (Reuters)
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Luzon, Philippines, killing four people and injuring over 100 others. (Reuters)
2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says that New York has received 110,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine. (New York Post) Ahmed Ogwell, head of the Africa CDC, reports that there are currently no monkeypox or smallpox vaccines available in Africa to combat the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. (Time)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in the United States U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says that New York has received 110,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine. (New York Post)
Ahmed Ogwell, head of the Africa CDC, reports that there are currently no monkeypox or smallpox vaccines available in Africa to combat the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. (Time)
Fifteen people are killed and 47 others are injured after a bus crash in Esteli, Nicaragua. (Reuters)
Flash flooding occurs on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear declares a state of emergency for several counties in southeastern Kentucky due to historic floods, which have killed eight people. (WLEX-TV)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Brazil Brazil reports its first death from monkeypox in a 41-year-old man from Belo Horizonte who had lymphoma and a weakened immune system. (Reuters)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Canada The monkeypox vaccine will be made available to high-risk people in British Columbia, Canada. (Vancouver Sun)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Spain Spain reports Europe's first death from monkeypox. (The Guardian)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in the Philippines The Philippines reports its first case of monkeypox. (Straits Times)
2022 United Arab Emirates floods The UAE records its heaviest rainfall in 27 years, with seven people killed by flooding in the Emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah. (Khaleej Times)
The UAE records its heaviest rainfall in 27 years, with seven people killed by flooding in the Emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah. (Khaleej Times)
2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Spain Spain reports its second confirmed death from monkeypox, a day after reporting the first confirmed death outside of Africa. (Reuters)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Spain Spain reports its second confirmed death from monkeypox, a day after reporting the first confirmed death outside of Africa. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea announces zero "fever cases" for the first time since mid-May when the country first announced an outbreak of COVID-19. Authorities stated that 4.8 million people were infected and that 74 people died from the virus. (Al Jazeera)
North Korea announces zero "fever cases" for the first time since mid-May when the country first announced an outbreak of COVID-19. Authorities stated that 4.8 million people were infected and that 74 people died from the virus. (Al Jazeera)
2022 monkeypox outbreak 2022 monkeypox outbreak in India India reports its first confirmed monkeypox related death in Kerala. (Reuters) 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Peru Peru reports its first confirmed death from monkeypox in a 45-year-old male with underlying health conditions. (Infobae) Ghana reports its first confirmed death from monkeypox. (BBC News)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in India India reports its first confirmed monkeypox related death in Kerala. (Reuters)
2022 monkeypox outbreak in Peru Peru reports its first confirmed death from monkeypox in a 45-year-old male with underlying health conditions. (Infobae)
A Pakistan Army Aviation Corps helicopter carrying several senior Pakistan Army officials crashes in Balochistan. Rescuers have not yet reached the crash site due to ongoing floods in the region. (India Today)
Peru reports its first confirmed death from monkeypox in a 45-year-old male with underlying health conditions. (Infobae)
Twenty-four people are killed by heavy flooding in eastern Uganda. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea surpasses 20 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the eighth country to do so. (The Chosun Ilbo)
Two people are killed after heavy flooding in The Gambia. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa reports its first death linked to the COVID-19 vaccine in a person who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa reports its first death linked to the COVID-19 vaccine in a person who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (Reuters)
2022 Pakistan floods The death toll from the flash floods in Pakistan increases to 550. (Reuters)
One person is killed and another is injured after heavy flooding in Dakar, Senegal. (Reuters)
The death toll from the flash floods in Pakistan increases to 550. (Reuters)
Four people are killed and eight others are injured when a bus travelling from Istanbul, Turkey, to Bucharest, Romania, crashes near Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. (AP)
Twelve people are killed and 32 others are injured when a bus carrying pilgrims from Poland to Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, crashes in Podvorec, Croatia. (BBC News)
2022 South Korean floods Nine people are killed by flooding caused by record-breaking rainfall in Seoul, South Korea. (AP)
Nine people are killed by flooding caused by record-breaking rainfall in Seoul, South Korea. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands confirms its first death from COVID-19 in a person from Majuro. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands confirms its first death from COVID-19 in a person from Majuro. (RNZ)
2022 Pacific typhoon season Tropical Storm Meari makes landfall in central Japan, causing heavy rain and high winds. 72,000 people are evacuated from the city of Shizuoka. (Bloomberg News)
Tropical Storm Meari makes landfall in central Japan, causing heavy rain and high winds. 72,000 people are evacuated from the city of Shizuoka. (Bloomberg News)
2022 European and Mediterranean wildfires More than 1,500 people are evacuated from Zaragoza, Spain, due to wildfires. (EMEA Tribune)
More than 1,500 people are evacuated from Zaragoza, Spain, due to wildfires. (EMEA Tribune)
