Jamb news update 2021

Here are some of the top news updates from January to December 2021:

January 2021

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 2 million deaths reported worldwide.
• The United States Capitol building is stormed by a mob of Trump supporters, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) approves the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.

February 2021

• The United States reaches a milestone of 500,000 COVID-19-related deaths.
• The European Union approves the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
• The Myanmar military coup takes place, with the military seizing power from the democratically-elected government.

March 2021

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 2.5 million deaths reported worldwide.
• The United States begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to low-income countries.
• The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over the alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

April 2021

• The United States reaches a milestone of 1 million COVID-19-related deaths.
• The European Union approves the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalates, with clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in Gaza.

May 2021

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 3 million deaths reported worldwide.
• The United States begins to reopen its economy, with many states lifting mask mandates and restrictions.
• The Indian government imposes a nationwide lockdown to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases.

June 2021

• The United States reaches a milestone of 600,000 COVID-19-related deaths.
• The European Union approves the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
• The Taliban takes control of Afghanistan, with the US and NATO forces withdrawing from the country.

July 2021

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 4 million deaths reported worldwide.
• The United States begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 12-15.
• The European Union approves the use of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.

August 2021

• The United States reaches a milestone of 700,000 COVID-19-related deaths.
• The Delta variant of COVID-19 becomes the dominant strain globally.
• The United States and China hold high-level talks to address trade and security issues.

September 2021

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 5 million deaths reported worldwide.
• The United States begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5-11.
• The European Union approves the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11.

October 2021

• The United States reaches a milestone of 800,000 COVID-19-related deaths.
• The European Union approves the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-17.
• The United States and Russia hold high-level talks to address arms control and security issues.

November 2021

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 6 million deaths reported worldwide.
• The United States begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 2-4.
• The European Union approves the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6-11.

December 2021

• The United States reaches a milestone of 900,000 COVID-19-related deaths.
• The European Union approves the use of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-17.
• The United States and China hold high-level talks to address trade and security issues.

These are just some of the top news updates from January to December 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate global headlines, with the virus spreading rapidly and causing widespread illness and death.