The Italian government approves a decree that would make the usage of a digital "Green Pass" mandatory for all public and private sector employees, becoming the first country in Europe to mandate a COVID-19 health pass for all workers. This requirement will be in effect from October 15 until the end of the year. 2021-09-16
Peru announces a sharp increase in the COVID-19 death toll from 69,342 to 180,764 following a government review that reflects the severity of the pandemic. 2021-05-31
Taiwan reports a record 335 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, 333 of which are locally transmitted cases. This subsequently brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,017. 2021-05-17
COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state), Variant of Concern 202012-012021-01-23
Malaysia imposes mandatory COVID-19 screening for 1.7 million foreign workers due to a high number of cases among these workers. In addition, authorities impose a fine of RM50,000 per worker if employers house their foreign staff in crowded spaces. 2020-11-26
Brazil surpasses two million cases. The death toll reaches 76,000. 2020-07-16
The Portuguese Government calls for the closure of all schools and night clubs. 2020-03-12