Pfizer and BioNTech say that their COVID-19 vaccine is 80% effective in young children. 2022-05-23
Chile begins administering second booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19, including immunocompromised people, becoming the first country in Latin America to do so. 2022-01-10
The Food and Drug Administration authorizes booster doses of the Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines, as well as allow Americans to choose a different vaccine from their original inoculation as a booster. 2021-10-20
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that allows travel restrictions on Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Europe to be lifted after January 26. However, incoming Press Secretary Jen Psaki says that the restrictions are expected to remain in place. 2021-01-18
The United Kingdom reports 1,162 new deaths in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total since April 21, bringing the nationwide death toll to 78,508. 2021-01-7
The number of daily confirmed cases in Germany hits a new record of 23,399 over the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Robert Koch Institute, bringing the nationwide total to 642,488. It is the third consecutive day that the country reported a record number of daily cases. 2020-11-7
Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that travelers outside of the New York metro area will be required to undergo mandatory testing. 2020-10-31
Poland reports 58 new deaths, a record high for a single day since the beginning of the pandemic. 2020-10-6
The British government orders all pubs, restaurants, theaters, cinemas, gyms and other social hubs to close down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 2020-03-21