The Food and Drug Administration authorizes booster doses of the Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines, as well as allow Americans to choose a different vaccine from their original inoculation as a booster. 2021-10-20
Saudi Arabia approves the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna. 2021-07-9
Israel lifts its outdoor mask mandate and fully reopens schools as the number of COVID-19 cases reduces and the majority of the population is vaccinated. However, masks must still be worn in indoor public spaces. 2021-04-18
Hungary approves the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for use in the country, becoming the first EU member state to do so. 2021-01-29
The government announces the suspension of all flights between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom from tomorrow until January 31. Anyone who already arrived from the UK is required to quarantine for 10 days. 2020-12-20
Japan reports a record 45 new deaths in the past 24 hours as the number of severe cases also hitting a record 505 patients. 2020-12-4
Authorities in Sri Lanka close at least two fishery harbours and many stalls after 609 COVID-19 cases are linked to the country's main fish market. 2020-10-24
Indonesia reports a record high 2,366 recoveries from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. West Java reports a most number with 627 new recoveries. 2020-07-28
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 is reported on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba. 2020-04-12