International

World News. 22nd January
Massive whale removed from port of Sorrento in Italy.
This happened in Southern Italy where there are beautiful cafes and romantic alleyways.  They are investigating now to find out what happened to the whale.  Apparently it is the largest whale ever seen in the Mediterranean and it managed to swim to Italy.
World’s biggest Covid vaccine factory burns down
The fire killed 5 people in Pune, India.  How the fire started is not yet known. The Serum Institute of India produces millions of doses at the factory.
Biden signs 10 more executive orders
These orders will help to increase the fight against Covid which has damaged US badly.  This means faster vaccinations and more testing.  They will also produce more essentials like face masks.  In Government buildings,  everyone must wear masks by law.  Biden is working on a national level and not leaving it to the 50 states to choose what they might like to do.  Very different approach from Trump.
Germany will deal with Covid rule-breakers 
The people who refuse to self isolate could be put into quarantine centres in Germany. Germany like other countries are very worried. They say people must wear only clinical face masks and cloth masks now banned.