Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, tests positive for COVID-19
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, tests positive for COVID-19.
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Hong Kong reports a record 2,071 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the territory-wide total of confirmed cases to 25,051
Hong Kong reports a record 2,071 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the territory-wide total of confirmed cases to 25,051.
Sweden advises fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for over-80s and care recipients
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people over 80, nursing home residents, and those receiving at-home care. The measure follows ongoing high transmission and declining immune response in older populations.
Singaporean Health Sciences Authority grants interim authorisation for the use of the protein-based Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The Singaporean Health Sciences Authority grants interim authorisation for the use of the protein-based Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
France eases indoor mask mandate from 28 February as case numbers fall
The French government announces that face masks will no longer be mandatory in indoor public spaces requiring the vaccine pass, starting 28 February 2022, as COVID-19 cases decline.
Russia reports a record 203,949 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 13.7 million
Russia reports a record 203,949 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 13.7 million.
South Korea reports a record 53,926 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,239,287
South Korea reports a record 53,926 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,239,287.
Prince Charles tests positive for second COVID-19 infection
Prince Charles has tested positive for a second time, isolating after recent contact with Queen Elizabeth, who remains asymptomatic.