Romania reintroduces mandatory face mask wearing in outdoor and indoor public spaces; reduces the operating hours and capacity of bars, restaurants, cinemas, gyms, and sporting events; and also reduces the quarantine period, amidst concern that the next wave of COVID-19 could overwhelm the health system. 2022-01-8
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Japan, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extends the state of emergency to Hokkaido, Okayama, and Hiroshima prefectures from May 16 until the end of this month. He alsos declare a quasi-state of emergency in Gunma, Ishikawa, and Kumamoto prefectures from May 16 until June 13. 2021-05-14
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces the introduction of 10-day hotel quarantine for travellers from 30 high-risk countries, including Brazil, Portugal, South Africa, and all South American nations due to spread of variants of SARS-CoV-2. 2021-01-27
Organisers announce that the Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021-01-21
Organisers announce that the Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [https:--www.theguardian.com-music-2021-jan-21-glastonbury-2021-officially-cancelled-due-to-covid-pandemic ("The Guardian")]COVID-19 pandemic in England2021-01-21
Organisers announce that the Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [https:--www.theguardian.com-music-2021-jan-21-glastonbury-2021-officially-cancelled-due-to-covid-pandemic ("The Guardian")]COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom2021-01-21
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces a 10:00 p.m. EST curfew for bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state from November 13 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 2020-11-11
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that London, Essex, York, and other areas will be put under tier 2 restrictions on October 17, which means that different households will be banned from mixing indoors, including inside homes, pubs, and restaurants, and people will also be told to avoid public transport and non-essential travel. 2020-10-15