Thailand: COVID-19 Cases Rise

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Thailand
COVID-19 Cases Rise

A new wave of COVID-19 cases threatens the economy and tourism in Thailand. The outbreak is the worst in 17 key areas, including Bangkok, the country’s capital. Today, Thai officials announced 1,582 new coronavirus cases, the highest number of daily cases since the start of the pandemic and the fifth record daily total this week. Thailand has issued new bans on alcoholic beverages in restaurants and has closed schools in an attempt to curb the spread. In Bangkok specifically, additional precautions have been put in place, including shutting down entertainment venues. Thailand has also closed its borders to foreign tourists which greatly harms its robust tourism industry. These new measures will be in place until the end of April, according to Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha.

This map depicts the levels of nationwide shutdown as a result of COVID-19. Click on the map to learn more.

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United States
Mass Shooting In Indianapolis
Eight people were killed and more injured in a deadly mass shooting in Indianapolis last night. The shooting took place at a FedEx facility near Indianapolis International Airport at around 11:00 pm local time. The gunman reportedly took his life on the scene. His motivations are still unclear, and police are investigating whether he was an employee at the facility. Witnesses believe he was firing an automatic weapon. This tragedy comes just a week after President Biden announced a plan of action for tightening gun controls following a string of mass shootings in the U.S. this year.

This map depicts the location of the shooting at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: Washington Post, Reuters, AP News, NPR, Wall Street Journal

Graphic Source: BBC
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World
Citibank Exits 13 Countries
Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser announced on Thursday that the company would cease consumer banking operations in 13 countries, mainly in Asia, stating that the company doesn’t have the scale to compete in those markets. Citi has the most extensive international retail banking network of all U.S. banks, but operations in the 13 selected countries generated essentially no profits in 2020. The company will continue to serve institutional clients and will “double down” on wealth management globally, which promises higher growth and profit potential. Consumer banking will still be available through four “hubs” in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and London.

This map depicts the countries where Citibank has exited or plans to exit retail banking operations. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: BBC, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Wall Street Journal
Graphic Source: Bloomberg

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Yesterday’s Answer

Q: The Caribbean Sea reaches its maximum depth of 25,216 feet (7,686 m) in what trench?

A: Cayman Trench
Also called the Bartlett Deep or Trough, the Cayman Trench is located between Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and stretches approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) long and 60 miles (100 km) wide. The trench is located between the diverging North American and Caribbean Plates and occasionally experiences submarine earthquake activity. The trench is known for housing some of the world’s deepest deep-sea vents located 3 miles (5 km) below the surface of the ocean.

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Q: With an area of just over 14,800 square miles (38,000 sq km), what small country constitutionally mandates at least 60 percent of its area must remain permanently covered by forests?

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Thailand: COVID-19 Cases Rise