The Danish Health Authority approves the usage of the Molnupiravir antiviral pill developed by Merck & Co. for at-risk patients with symptoms, becoming the first EU country to authorize the usage of this drug. 2021-12-16
Slovenia begins to implement a mandatory COVID pass for people aged over 12 years old, containing proof of vaccination, a negative test, or have recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months in order to enter all service establishments and workplaces with the exception of emergency medical service, grocery stores, and chemists. 2021-09-15
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surpasses eight million. 2021-09-11
Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen says that the Singapore Armed Forces will reach “herd immunity” status by mid-July after 92% of their troops have been vaccinated. 2021-06-30
U.S. President Joe Biden announces that the country has administered over 200 million doses. 2021-04-21
A pet dog owned by a COVID-19 patient in South Korea tests positive for COVID-19 after it showed symptoms. 2021-02-10
The government orders a ban on passenger flights from the United Kingdom from 6:00 a.m. today until at least January 1 due to the spread of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the UK, with a case of the variant already having been reported in the Netherlands. 2020-12-20
The USNS "Comfort" arrives in New York City to relieve the area's hospitals of non-coronavirus patients. 2020-03-30