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 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
The Iranian Food and Drug Administration approves the usage of the single-dose Janssen and Sputnik Light vaccines. 2021-09-16
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
The Norwegian government delays a final phase of reopening the economy until the end of July at the earliest because of concerns about the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. 2021-07-5
Peru reports its first case of the Delta variant, which was originally detected in India in the southern city of Arequipa. 2021-06-9
The Swiss government announces that restaurants, bars and sports and leisure centres, as well as libraries, museums and other cultural institutions will close on December 22 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as the total numbers of cases and deaths surpass 400,000 and 6,000 respectively. 2020-12-18
The Republic of Ireland reports 255 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths, doubling the country's death toll to 19. The median age of the 19 patients who have died is 79 years old. 2020-03-26