Japan reports a record 23,917 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with new records also being reported in 27 prefectures. 2021-08-18
The Netherlands extends its nationwide lockdown until February 9 despite the number of new cases falling. 2021-01-12
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces that the province will restrict capacities of large stores and other public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Limits on private gatherings such as weddings and funerals, will also be introduced. 2020-11-25
British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985. 2020-11-13
Argentina surpasses one million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fifth country to do so after the United States, India, Brazil, and Russia. 2020-10-19
New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, governor Andrew Cuomo said. The new rules will affect parts of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, sections of Orange and Rockland counties in the Hudson Valley, and an area within Binghamton in the Southern Tier. This restrictions will take effect no later than Friday. 2020-10-6
The United Arab Emirates reports 574 cases, marking a second consecutive day in which the country recorded over 500 new cases. 2020-09-1
Spanish Ministry of Culture orders in Madrid the closing of all ministry dependent centers, including the museums of El Prado, Reina Sofía, Royal Palace, National Library and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. 2020-03-11
A 300-bed isolation ward has been set up in Islamabad for Chinese citizens returning to Pakistan after vacations. 2020-02-24