Poland reports a record 53,420 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 4,637,776. 2022-01-26
The COVID-19 crisis worsens in Papua New Guinea, as the government seeks international help in order to combat the increase in new cases and deaths. The government has admitted to a slow response to the crisis and also blames vaccine hesitancy as part of the problem. The World Health Organization has agreed to help the country. 2021-10-15
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel is discharged from hospital after being in a serious but stable condition due to COVID-19 for several days. Bettel thanks the medical services and announces that he will resume activities through telework until the end of his isolation period. 2021-07-8
Gujarat reports a record 12,553 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. 2021-04-21
Hungary approves the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for use in the country, becoming the first EU member state to do so. 2021-01-29
First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that all non-essential retail, leisure and fitness centres, as well as all hospitality premises will be closed as of December 25. The country will also move to the highest "Level 4" restrictions beginning December 28, which means that people will be ordered to limit their Christmas gatherings to only two households. 2020-12-16
Economist and social activist Fariborz Raisdana also dies from coronavirus. 2020-03-16