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COVID-19 restrictions remain largely unchanged as of April 19 by comparison with those in effect during mid-March

Uttarakhand authorities imposing statewide overnight curfew as of April 16 due to COVID-19 activity

Further protests possible in Northern Ireland through at least April 25

Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions until April 26

State of Colorado eases COVID-19 restrictions statewide, transfers authority for most guidance to county levels as of April 19

State of Michigan extends COVID-19 restrictions through May 24

State of Alaska maintains minimal COVID-19-related travel requirements as of April 19

Certain COVID-19 restrictions, primarily on gathering size, remain in effect in state of Tasmania as of April 20

Service on Cairo-Alexandria line resumes following train derailment in Toukh April 18

Public bus workers to strike in the greater Sao Paulo area April 20

Authorities easing certain COVID-19 restrictions as of April 19

Nationwide COVID-19 restrictions remain largely unchanged as of April 20 compared with those in effect during mid-March

Strict business, gathering, and transport controls in force in Delhi from 22:00 April 19 to 05:00 April 26

Opposing demonstrations occurring in El Alto on April 19

Police operation ongoing following exchange of gunfire in Chapalita, Guadalajara, April 19

Authorities extend existing COVID-19 controls until at least April 29

Authorities extend COVID-19-related measures until April 26

Officials extend 22:00-05:00 COVID-19-related curfew through April 25

Authorities in Greenland maintaining COVID-19-related restrictions as of April 19

Authorities to add India to COVID-19-related red list starting 0400 April 23

Authorities to ease islandwide restrictions starting April 20

Police continuing investigation into stabbing attack that left five people wounded near mosque in Tirana April 19

Authorities introduce mandatory 14-day COVID-19 quarantine for travelers from Greece and North Macedonia April 20-May 3

Typhoon Surigae continues to track northwestward near the Philippines late April 19

Unionized workers to block roads and hold protest marches nationwide April 19-20

Authorities extending public activity restrictions in several localities through May 3 due to COVID-19

Authorities ease domestic COVID-19 restrictions April 19

Authorities extend nationwide COVID-19-related 19:00-05:00 curfew through May 13

Authorities maintaining domestic and international COVID-19 entry restrictions as of April 19

Unknown assailants raid police station in Uzoakoli, Abia Sate, April 19

Heavy rainfall and strong winds forecast in parts of North Island through at least April 21

COVID-19-related restrictions in force as of April 19 remain largely unchanged

Authorities in Reunion extend COVID-19-related restrictions through at least April 23; 18:00-05:00 curfew remains

Authorities ease international COVID-19 travel restrictions for some locations as of April 19

Tamil Nadu authorities to implement nightly curfews, other measures from April 20 as part of COVID-19 curbs

Grenade explosion kills two people and injures one other in Addis Ababa April 18

Unknown assailants attack police headquarters in Upkor, Anambra State, April 19

Officials extend COVID-19-related restrictive measures in several regions through at least May 3

Sixth phase of West Bengal assembly elections scheduled for April 22

Protesters block A-1 near Florence April 19

Traders and transport workers holding nationwide strike April 19

Wildfire in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town causing evacuations as of April 19

Authorities in Hong Kong to ban flights from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines from April 20 due to COVID-19 concerns

Authorities in Wallis and Futuna extend movement controls through at least April 25 due to COVID-19 activity

Increased security measures in place nationwide for memorial events through April 21

Authorities tighten restrictions for Nadi and Lautoka as of April 19 due to COVID-19 concerns

Officials extend ban of nonessential interprovincial travel through April 28; other controls remain in force

Super Typhoon Surigae continues to track northwestward in the Philippine Sea near Philippines early April 19

Protest planned in Khorramshahr April 19

Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs near central coast of Chile at around 23:18 CLT April 18

Police search for suspect of shooting at 9600 block of Great Hills Trail in Austin, Texas, April 18

Protest planned outside Parliament in Tehran April 19

Passenger train derailment kills 11, injures 98 others in Al Qalyubia Governorate April 18

Super Typhoon Surigae tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea near Philippines late April 18

Authorities maintaining international entry restrictions as of April 16

Government updates and extends COVID-19-related restrictions through at least May 9

Passenger train derailment kills 11, injures 98 others in Al Qalyubia Governorate April 18

Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions, 22:00-05:00 curfew nationwide as of April 17

Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs at around 05:03 April 19

Police responding to reported active shooter situation in the 9600 block of Great Hills Trail in northwest Austin, TX, April 18

At least five rockets target Balad Airbase late April 18

Emergency crews responding to a fuel tanker explosion in Oshigbudu, April 18

Armed attack in Tillaberi Region, April 17; at least 19 people killed

Super Typhoon Surigae tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea near Philippines late April 18

Magnitude-5.9 earthquake in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, April 18

Special temporary COVID-19-related restrictions for Easter season expire April 6; standard controls resume

Authorities tighten COVID-19-related international entry and restrictions and domestic measures until at least April 30

Wildfire impacting part of Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, April 18; part of the M3 highway closed

Passenger train derails in Al Qalyubia Governorate, April 18

Authorities to impose 10-day quarantine on arrivals from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and South Africa from April 24 due to COVID-19 variant

Volcanic activity continues in the northern region of Saint Vincent Island, April 18

COVID-19-related state of calamity extended through May 1; some restrictions eased

Police clash with protesters in Lahore, April 18; casualties reported

Wildfire impacting part of Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, April 18

Foreign governments issue multiple warnings in response to rebel movements in the north of the country, as of April 18

Shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, results in multiple casualties, early April 18

Magnitude-5.8 earthquake occurs in Bushehr Province at around 11:11 IRDT April 18

Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions, 22:00-05:00 curfew nationwide as of April 18

Super Typhoon Surigae tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea near Philippines April 18

Police investigating shooting outside Fashion Fair Mall, Fresno, California, the evening of April 17

Magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake occurs east of Tohoku Region at around 0929 April 18

Typhoon Surigae tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea near Philippines, late April 17

Police continue response to active shooter situation in the 9600 block of Great Hills Trail in northwest Austin, Texas, April 18

Militants attack oilfield in Kirkuk Governorate early April 17

Authorities declare curfew in Champlin, Minnesota, April 16-18 following violent protests in Brooklyn Station area

Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs off Kamchatka Peninsula at around 03:45 PETT April 18

Customs workers announce plans for nationwide strike April 18-19

Indian and Portuguese nationals kidnapped April 11 and 13 respectively in Maputo

Increased security likely following clashes between security forces and demonstrators in Kouroussa April 17

Typhoon Surigae tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea near Philippines, late April 17

Dozens killed in clashes in Salamat Region, April 13

Improvised explosive device reportedly targeted convoy carrying military supplies in Dhi Qar Governorate April 17

Armed attack in Rusaka, Mwaro Province, April 16

Authorities maintain COVID-19 restrictions as of April 17

Protests commemorating 2018 civil unrest possible in Managua and nationwide, April 17-19

Wildfire warnings issued for portions of the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces, through April 18

Union plans protest in Lille from 15:00, April 17

Police fire on protests in Banshkhali Upazila, April 17; several workers killed

Police deployed in Downtown Portland, Oregon overnight April 16/17 in response to disruptive protests

Labor protests likely to occur in multiple cities nationwide through mid-May

Tropical Cyclone Surigae tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea as of April 17

Protesters plan to gather outside Bangkok Remand Prison from 17:00 April 17

Authorities announce April 16 plans to lift entry restrictions on visa holders

Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs in Aceh, northern Sumatra Island, at around 08:04 WIB April 17

Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions, 22:00-05:00 curfew nationwide as of April 17

Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near Mandraki at 20:08 April 17

Clashes erupt between security forces and militia group in Tripoli late April 16

Adverse weather forecast across some southern regions through at least early April 18

COVID-19 restrictions in effect in state of Minnesota remain largely unchanged as of April 16 by comparison with mid-March

Authorities suspend flights to and from several additional countries until May 21 to combat COVID-19

Martinique imposes nightly curfew starting March 26; COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in effect on all islands

Authorities tighten restrictions as of April 16 to curb the spread of COVID-19

Protests planned in several cities nationwide April 16-18 to condemn recent officer-involved shootings

Authorities to gradually ease COVID-19 travel and domestic restrictions starting April 21

Gazan militants fire at least one rocket into southern region late April 16

Government to impose nationwide gathering, business restrictions April 18-May 2 due to increased COVID-19 activity

Unidentified gunmen kidnap local traditional ruler in Ekiti State April 15

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercept Al-Houthi missile targeting Jazan late April 16

Dust storms spread to eastern regions and may persist through April 18

Activists to hold a protest at Taylor Square in Sydney April 17

Authorities to ease nationwide COVID-19-related measures from April 17

Authorities to no longer require people to wear facemasks outdoors beginning April 18

Activists plan bike procession in Jakarta April 17

Adverse weather forecast across some southern regions through at least early April 18

Dust storm reduces visibility in and around National Capital Region from late April 16

US diplomatic mission issues crime warning April 15 for parts of the N4 east and west of Tshwane

COVID-19 transmission continues across the region as of April

Authorities extend COVID-19-related border controls with Spain until May 3

Militants attack three locations in Cabo Delgado Province late April 15

Authorities maintaining international entry restrictions as of April 16

Authorities plan to ease certain COVID-19 restrictions from April 19

Authorities to relax COVID-19-related curfew to 2000-0500 March 15-April 15

Authorities to relax COVID-19-related curfew April 16

Protesters attacking vehicles along R617 in Gqumeni area, KwaZulu-Natal Province, April 16

Authorities enact movement restrictions ahead of local government elections in Rivers State, April 16-17

Officials continue to enforce domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of April 16

Clashes between Al-Houthi rebels and pro-government forces likely in Ma'rib Governorate through at least early May

Hostage situation ongoing at Bank of Georgia in Tbilisi April 16

Civil unrest reported in Winburg, Free State, April 16; disruptions along the N1 highway ongoing

Air pollution forecast to affect several provinces nationwide through at least April 20

Uttarakhand authorities imposing statewide overnight curfew as of April 16 due to COVID-19 activity

Authorities suspend multiple social media platforms nationwide afternoon of April 16

Emergency crews responding to warehouse fire in Seine-Saint-Denis, morning April 16

Activists to demonstrate at Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Court, Ubon Ratchathani Province, from 17:00 April 16

Protest planned outside Parliament in Rabat April 16

Police activity ongoing following shooting incident at Mirabel Road, Indianapolis, Ind., as of early April 16

Response ongoing after chemical spill at a factory in the Maeam area of Ulsan April 16

Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake strikes in the Indian Ocean, south of West Nusa Tenggara Province, at around 10:42 WIB April 16

Authorities responding to security incident at the entrance to Air Force Base in Auckland April 16

Authorities responding to crash site near Gerang Gerung, Victoria, April 16; Western Highway closed

Police activity ongoing following reports of shooting incident at Mirabel Road, Indianapolis, Ind., late April 15

Odisha State to impose expanded curfews, interstate travel curbs from April 16

Protest planned in Jerusalem April 16

Authorities extend COVID-19 related state of emergency until April 30

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh authorities announce new measures and curfews as of April 15 amid ongoing COVID-19 activity

Large explosion reported at industrial plant in Calama on April 16

Pro-Yoruba secessionist group plans to rally in Ibadan, Oyo State, April 17

Adverse weather forecast across some southern regions through at least early April 17

San Antonio International Airport placed on precautionary lockdown following a nearby shooting incident

Protests possible in Chicago, Illinois, beginning April 15, following recent officer-involved shooting

Authorities extend nightly 11:00-04:00 curfew in nine provinces through May 1

Improvised explosive device reportedly targeted convoy carrying military supplies in Anbar Governorate April 15

Gazan militants fire at least one rocket into southern region late April 15

Various COVID-19 restrictions remain in effect nationwide as of April 15

Authorities to extend COVID-19-related restrictions until April 30

Officials maintaining alert level for Taal Volcano in Batangas Province as of April 16 amid elevated activity

Natural gas supply disruptions continue to affect factory operations in parts of Dhaka Division as of April 15

At least five people killed, 21 injured in car bomb explosion in Baghdad April 15

Authorities maintain COVID-19-related international travel and domestic restrictions as of April 15

Authorities extend COVID-19 related state of emergency until April 30

Authorities extend COVID-19-related curfew hours and other measures through May 16

Authorities to ease COVID-19 domestic measures from April 16

Authorities to initiate a phased easing of COVID-19 restrictions starting April 19

Authorities extend existing COVID-19-related restrictions through at least May 29

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh authorities announce new measures and curfews as of April 15 amid ongoing COVID-19 activity

Authorities reportedly plan to ease international COVID-19 travel restrictions from April 19

Shutdown strike possible in Jammu and Kashmir April 16

Taxi drivers holding indefinite strike, protests across Goa State as of April 15

Adverse weather forecast across some southern regions through at least early April 18

COVID-19 restrictions in effect in North Dakota remain unchanged as of April 15

Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of April 15

Authorities to ease select COVID-19 restrictions nationwide April 19

Crew members kidnapped off the coast of Benin released April 14

Disruptive protest at Apapa Port Complex, Lagos, April 15

Explosion reported in Baghdad April 15

Suspected bandits kill six in Goh, Benue State, April 14

Junior doctors' strike underway as of April 15

Authorities implement stricter curfew in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area April 16

Indefinite 24-hour curfew in place in select communities of Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe, following communal violence April 12-13

Spike in ceasefire violations likely to persist in Donbas through late April amid increased Russian troop deployments near Ukrainian borders

Authorities revise and extend COVID-19-related restrictions through at least April 29

Protests denouncing proposed police bill to take place in major cities April 17-18

Authorities ease public gathering COVID-19 restrictions from March 31

Authorities extend State of Natural Disaster through May 15; COVID-19 restrictions remain in place

Bus strike ongoing in Karnataka State as of April 15

Countries and territories continue to report COVID-19 disease activity through April

Authorities extend COVID-19 lockdown in Kyiv until April 30

French embassy reportedly advises citizens to leave Pakistan amid nationwide anti-France protests as of April 15

Police responding to reported barricade situation in Carramar area of Sydney as of late April 15

Authorities continue to enforce COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of April 15

Explosion at an iron factory in Sulaymaniyah, April 15

Activists plan to demonstrate at Three Kings Monuments in Chiang Mai from 17:00 April 15

Authorities enforcing exit restrictions in multiple municipalities through May 2 due to COVID-19

Taxi drivers to protest in Marrakesh April 15

Rajasthan plans modified curfew from April 16; nonessential activity banned in several parts of northern India

Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions in Dili through May 2

Authorities enforcing stricter COVID-19 restrictions in Phnom Penh and Kandal's Takhmao through April 28

Train derails in Bomen, New South Wales, early April 15

Protest planned outside ESCWA headquarters in Beirut April 15

Activists plan to demonstrate at Chamai Maru Chet Bridge and the Government House in Bangkok from 14:00 April 15

Increased security in place at airports in Papua Province as of April 15

Saudi Air Defense Forces intercept Al-Houthi four weaponized drones and five missiles targeting Jazan April 15

Curfews declared in the Brooklyn Center area, Minnesota, during the night of April 14-15 following violent protests

Train derails in Minya Al Qamh in Sharqia Governorate, late April 14, injuring 12 people

Saudi Air Defense Forces intercept Al-Houthi weaponized drone targeting Jazan April 15

Health officials maintain COVID-19-related entry requirements as of April 15