Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2020
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This article documents the chronology of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2020, which originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Some developments may become known or fully understood only in retrospect. Reporting on this pandemic began in December 2019.
Reactions and measures at the United Nations[edit]
1 September[edit]
The UN released a new report by UN Women, From Insights to Action: Gender Equality in the wake of COVID-19, stating that the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences will likely force an additional 47 million more women into poverty, reversing decades of progress to eliminate extreme poverty.[1]
2 September[edit]
The UN Secretary-General, at one of a series of the Aqaba Process international meetings of heads of state to improve global cooperation in fighting terrorism and violent extremism, warned the world had “entered a volatile and unstable new phase” in terms of the impact of COVID-19 on peace and security.[2]
3 September[edit]
UNICEF in a new report warned that the world's richest nations must protect child well-being in terms of COVID-19 fallout, with children suffering from mental health concerns, obesity and poor social and academic skills.[3] The UN Secretary-General called for concerted and meaningful action, especially from the G20, to make COVID recovery ‘a true turning point’ for people and planet, and outlined six climate-positive actions for a sustainable recovery.[4]
Reactions and measures in Africa[edit]
Reactions and measures in the Americas[edit]
Reactions and measures in the Eastern Mediterranean[edit]
Reactions and measures in Europe[edit]
Reactions and measures in South and Southeast Asia[edit]
1 September[edit]
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines will be unable to enter Malaysia due to a spike of cases in those countries effective 7 September.[5]
Reactions and measures in the Western Pacific[edit]
3 September[edit]
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt has extended a ban on overseas travel and cruise ships entering Australia until 17 December 2020.[6]
4 September[edit]
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand would remain on Alert Level 2 while Auckland would remain on Alert Level 2.5 for at least ten more days. The New Zealand Cabinet will review them again on 14 September.[7] That same day, Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi extended the visas of visitors due to expire before the end of October by five months. In addition, temporary migrants unable to leave New Zealand due to international travel restrictions will be granted a new two-month COVID-19 short-term visa.[8]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Women bear the brunt, as COVID erodes progress on eradicating extreme poverty". UN News. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "COVID-19: 'Game-changer for international peace and security' – UN chief". UN News. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "World's richest nations must protect child well-being in COVID-19 fallout: UNICEF". UN News. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Make COVID recovery 'a true turning point' for people and planet, Guterres urges, calling for concerted action by G20". UN News. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Anis, Mazwin Nik (1 September 2020). "Covid-19: Entry into M'sia barred for long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia, Philippines". The Star. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Covid 19 coronavirus: Australia overseas travel ban extended until December". New Zealand Herald. 3 September 2020. Archived from the original on 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Wade, Amelia (4 September 2020). "Covid 19 coronavirus: 5 new cases as Jacinda Ardern reveals alert level call". New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 4 September 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ Moir, Jo (4 September 2020). "Covid-19 visa extensions allow visitors, migrants more time". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 4 September 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
