Scientists in South Africa detect a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called C.1.2 which is associated with increased transmissibility and the ability to evade antibodies. The variant was first identified in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces and has spread to seven countries as of August 13. 2021-08-30
Tunisia reports a record 799 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,369. 2021-07-24
The Netherlands officially suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine by people under 60 years old due to concerns over reports of severe blood clotting. 2021-04-8
The World Health Organization announces the approval of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine. 2021-02-15
The authorities states that millions of dead mink thrown into mass graves after it was culled have risen from their graves in Denmark, fanning contamination fears. 2020-11-26
New Mexico reports a record 2,112 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 67,559 cases. 2020-11-17
The number of recoveries in Indonesia surges by a record 4,777 in the last 24 hours, increasing the overall total to 263,296 recoveries. The country also conducted a record 50,418 tests in a single day. 2020-10-13
Portugal reports 1,394 new daily cases, bringing the cumulative totals to 83,928 confirmed cases and 2,062 deaths. Ever since the end of national lockdown in May, this has been the ninth time that the country has registered some record increases in new cases, with all other eight records occurring since the beginning of September. 2020-10-9
Aichi Prefecture reports its highest single day record of 53 new COVID-19 cases. 2020-07-22