The Philippines reports its first three locally transmitted cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. 2021-12-31
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for civil servants, healthcare workers, care home employees and school teachers. Otherwise, these people would have to pay for regular testing. Currently, only 36% of people in Hong Kong are fully vaccinated whereas 46% of people have received at least one dose. 2021-08-2
A study shows that the vaccine developed by Moderna is effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants including the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. 2021-06-29
The Shizuoka prefectural government issues an emergency alert after three cases of the more contagious variant from the UK are reported in people with no known travel history. 2021-01-19
The Israeli Cabinet agrees to tighten the nationwide lockdown by closing schools and non-essential shops for 14 days. The measures will come into force at midnight between Thursday and Friday. 2021-01-5
COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Variant of Concern 202012-012020-12-24
The Government announces that it will close all schools from March 16. 2020-03-12