Sources: Reuters
Mauritius reports its first cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in two people who travelled from South Africa. 2021-12-11
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private-sector employees, which will take effect on December 27. 2021-12-6
Mauritius imposes new restrictions that limit the number of people in large gatherings such as funerals, weddings, and rallies amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases despite high vaccination rates. 2021-11-12
Mauritius reopens its borders to vaccinated tourists after being closed for 16 months as part of a two-phase strategy to attract tourists in order to revive the economy from the impact of the pandemic. 2021-07-15
Washington reports that the state has vaccinated more than 70% of people over the age of 16 years. 2021-07-14
Mauritius approves the usage of the single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine. 2021-06-2
Mauritius imposes a two-week nationwide lockdown for the second time since the pandemic began, with only essential services able to continue to operate, after the discovery of 14 local COVID-19 cases. 2021-03-10
South Africa approves a vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca for emergency use in the country. 2021-01-27
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice issues an order mandating masks in indoor public spaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 2020-07-6
Saudi Arabia suspends all schools, universities and other educational institutions until further notice in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 2020-03-9