South Korea reports a record 400,741 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. 2022-03-16
Los Angeles begins to implement the U.S. strictest vaccine mandate that required people to show their proof of full vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results in the previous 72 hours in order to enter most indoor venues and large outdoor events of more than 5,000 attendes. 2021-11-8
The U.S. CDC approves the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 and 11 years old. 2021-11-2
The Biden administration signs a presidential proclamation requiring international travelers to be fully vaccinated using any WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccine and also allows "mix-and-match" doses. The proclamation also requires unvaccinated Americans and immigrants to test negative for COVID-19 one day before their departure. These rules will take effect on November 8. 2021-10-25
New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose for people who want to dine in at restaurants or bars, watch public performances, or visit a museum or other cultural venue. However, the enforcement of these rules will not begin until September 13. 2021-08-17
Missouri governor Mike Parson announces that around 500,000 residents have entered the MO VIP program, which incentives vaccination against COVID-19. 2021-08-13
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, tests positive for COVID-19 and is admitted to a hospital in Washington, D.C. 2020-12-6
Kenya confirms its first case of COVID-19, a 27-year-old Kenyan woman travelling from the United States through London. 2020-03-13