Cuba reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a person who travelled from Mozambique. 2021-12-9
The World Health Organization names the Lineage B.1.1.529 variant as "Omicron" and designates it as a "variant of concern" due to the variant's large number of mutations and an increased risk of reinfection. 2021-11-26
North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the state also reports seven cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. 2021-03-17
Alberta reports 1,733 new cases in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. 2020-11-30
The restrictions, mask mandate, and stay-at-home order is expected to take effect in Massachusetts amid a rise of cases in the state. 2020-11-6
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces the cessation of all non-essential activity, leading the country to total lockdown during two weeks. 2020-03-28
Downing Street says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is the "designated survivor" to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson if he became "incapacitated" due to COVID-19. The clarification comes after the issue was raised by MP Peter Bone. 2020-03-23
A nursing home in Kirkland, Washington locks down due to fears of COVID-19. 2020-03-1