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Apr
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia reinstates their indoor mask mandate amid an increase in the number of cases in

COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia reinstates their indoor mask mandate amid an increase in the number of cases in the city, becoming the first major U.S. city to do so. The mandate will take effect on April 18. (ABC News)

Apr
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia reinstates their indoor mask mandate ami

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia reinstates their indoor mask mandate amid an increase in the number of cases in the city, becoming the first major U.S. city to do so. The mandate will take effect on April 18. (ABC News)

Apr
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. CDC and TSA announce that they have extended the mask mandate for public transportation until May 3. (The Washington Post) (The Hill) U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra announces that the Biden administration has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 90 days. The state of emergency was expected to expire on April 16. (Roll Call)

Apr
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. CDC and TSA announce that they have extended the mask mandate for public transportation until May 3. (The Washington Post) (The Hill) U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra announces that the Biden administration has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for 90 days. The state of emergency was expected to expire on April 16. (Roll Call)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong authorities announce that they will ease some of their strict social distancing me

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong authorities announce that they will ease some of their strict social distancing measures beginning on April 21, including lifting the ban on private gatherings of more than two households, extending dine-in service at restaurants to 10 p.m., and allowing the reopening of most premises, as the number of COVID-19 cases declines. (The Straits Times)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 testing in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 testing in the United States The U.S. FDA announces that they have approved the first test to detect COVID-19 through breathing. (The Hill) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 drug development Health Canada authorizes the use of the AstraZeneca's antibody-based therapy Evushield for immunocompromised patients aged above 12 years. (CBC)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first Euro

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first European approval of the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 18 to 50 years. (BBC News) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency also approves the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 6 to 11 years. (Reuters)

Apr
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first European approval of the Valneva COVID-19 va

COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency grants the first European approval of the Valneva COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 18 to 50 years. (BBC News) The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency also approves the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people aged between 6 to 11 years. (Reuters)

Apr
18
Health / Disasters

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation U.S.

Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida voids the Biden administration's mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation. Most U.S. airlines including Alaska Airlines and United Airlines subsequently end their mask mandates due to the ruling. (AP) (Bloomberg)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

2021 Atlantic hurricane season The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names afte

2021 Atlantic hurricane season The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names after causing $75 billion in damage in the U.S. and killing 55 people in Louisiana, making Ida the 12th hurricane beginning with the letter I to do so. Ida will be replaced by Imani for the 2027 season. (AP) (WeatherNation TV)

Apr
27
Health / Disasters

The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names after causing $75 billion in damage

The World Meteorological Organization announces that Hurricane Ida will be retired from the list of Atlantic hurricane names after causing $75 billion in damage in the U.S. and killing 55 people in Louisiana, making Ida the 12th hurricane beginning with the letter I to do so. Ida will be replaced by Imani for the 2027 season. (AP) (WeatherNation TV)

May
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Greek Civil Aviation announces that Greece has lifted their COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Greek Civil Aviation announces that Greece has lifted their COVID-19 restrictions for domestic and foreign flights. Passengers will still be required to wear a mask. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy removes their Green Pass for all indoor places except hospitals and nursing homes and lifts their COVID-19 vaccination and mask mandate for museums, bars, hotels, and restaurants. However, masks will still be required for public transport until June 15. (Wanted In Rome)

May
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Greek Civil Aviation announces that Greece has lifted their COVID-19 restrictions for domestic and f

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Greek Civil Aviation announces that Greece has lifted their COVID-19 restrictions for domestic and foreign flights. Passengers will still be required to wear a mask. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy removes their Green Pass for all indoor places except hospitals and nursing homes and lifts their COVID-19 vaccination and mask mandate for museums, bars, hotels, and restaurants. However, masks will still be required for public transport until June 15. (Wanted In Rome)

May
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy removes their Green Pass for all indoor places except hospitals and nursing homes and lifts their COVID-19 vaccination and mask

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy removes their Green Pass for all indoor places except hospitals and nursing homes and lifts their COVID-19 vaccination and mask mandate for museums, bars, hotels, and restaurants. However, masks will still be required for public transport until June 15. (Wanted In Rome)

May
07
Health / Disasters

Eight people are killed and 17 others injured during wildfires in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia, Russia, that destroy hundreds of buildings in 16 settlements.

Eight people are killed and 17 others injured during wildfires in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia, Russia, that destroy hundreds of buildings in 16 settlements. The Federal Agency for Forestry blames high winds for worsening the fires and impacting firefighting efforts. (Reuters)

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