The World Health Organization designates scientifically-named B.1.621 variant, known as "Mu" and first detected in Colombia, as variant of interest, amid concerns that it has mutations which suggest it is more resistant to vaccines. 2021-08-31
Sri Lanka suspends state festivals and public gatherings until September 1 and restricts the number of people to 25 for funerals and 150 for weddings amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. 2021-08-6
Michigan relaxes several restrictions regarding face mask requirements and outdoor gatherings. 2021-05-4
Brisbane enters a three-day lockdown after a reported outbreak of the Lineage B.1.1.7 variant, with some minor lockdown measures extending to the rest of Queensland. 2021-03-29
The Minister of National Defense of Colombia, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, dies after contracting COVID-19. 2021-01-26
The United Kingdom reports a record 1,820 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 93,290. 2021-01-20
Ukraine reports a new record of 10,746 new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 450,934 cases. 2020-11-7
The United Arab Emirates approves Sinopharm's vaccine for frontline workers following successful Phase III clinical trials in Abu Dhabi. The WHO-recognized trial began on July 16 and involved 31,000 volunteers. 2020-09-14