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China orders a lockdown of Changchun amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant
China orders a lockdown of Changchun amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant.
Kenya lifts final COVID-19 restrictions including mask mandates and travel tests
Kenya removed its last remaining COVID-19 restrictions on 11 March 2022, ending bans on large indoor gatherings, mandatory mask wearing, and pre-arrival testing for air travellers as case numbers declined.
Shanghai closes cinemas, limits Disneyland access over COVID-19 surge
Shanghai implements reduced capacity and entry restrictions at Shanghai Disneyland and closes cinemas in response to a rise in local and asymptomatic cases.
Scotland reports a record 14,387 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours
Scotland reports a record 14,387 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.
Governor Doug Burgum announces that North Dakota will shift its COVID-19 approach from a pandemic to an endemic phase.
Governor Doug Burgum announces that North Dakota will shift its COVID-19 approach from a pandemic to an endemic phase. The state health department will also end their COVID-19 updates.
Austria suspends its universal COVID-19 vaccine mandate one week before fines of up to €3,600 were scheduled to take effect for those who did not comply with the mandate.
Austria suspends its universal COVID-19 vaccine mandate one week before fines of up to €3,600 were scheduled to take effect for those who did not comply with the mandate. The suspension of the mandate will be reviewed in three months.
South Korea reports a record 342,446 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 Hours
South Korea reports a record 342,446 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 Hours.