The North Korean government announces the lifting of certain pandemic-era travel restrictions, allowing citizens abroad to return to the country provided that they quarantine for one week. 2023-08-27
Moldova restricts the entry of restaurants, bars, and cultural events to people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 until October 31 due to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. 2021-09-11
The World Health Organization classifies the Lineage B.1.617 variant as a "Variant of Concern", becoming the fourth variant to be designated as being of global concern after the B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.1 variants. 2021-05-10
Bosnia and Herzegovina reports a record 2,154 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the first time that daily cases surpassed 2,000 in the country. 2021-04-2
The Czech Republic confirms the detection of the B.1.1.7 variant that originated in the United Kingdom. 2021-01-18
Six suspected supporters of controversial Indonesian Islamic cleric Muhammad Rizieq Shihab are killed in a clash with police on a highway near Jakarta. The incident occurred when a police car was attacked while following a car believed to be carrying supporters of the cleric, resulting in a shootout. The police have been investigating the cleric for violations of health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic after large gatherings occurred to celebrate his return to the country from self-exile in Saudi Arabia. 2020-12-7
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reinstates a statewide mask mandate with penalties for businesses. He also says that the state might close restaurants, bars, and fitness centers if cases continue to increase. 2020-11-11
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announces that Energy Minister Alexander Novak has tested positive for COVID-19. 2020-08-18
The state of emergency in Spain officially finishes after more than 100 days. 2020-06-21