Health

Germany reports a record 112,323 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours

Germany reports a record 112,323 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

Japan imposes quasi-emergency on Tokyo and 12 prefectures over Omicron surge

The Japanese government announced a quasi-state of emergency for Tokyo and 12 other prefectures from 21 January to 13 February due to a record rise in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.

Nepal records 10,258 new daily COVID-19 cases, highest since pandemic began

Nepal reported 10,258 new daily cases, raising the national total to 972,198, as a new wave intensifies and the positivity rate reaches 49 percent.

Denmark reports record 28,780 new COVID-19 cases as restrictions ease

Denmark recorded 28,780 new daily cases, the highest in a single day, as it lifted many pandemic restrictions including reopening cultural venues and allowing limited spectators at events.

Greece imposes monthly fines on unvaccinated people over 60

Greece began enforcing monthly fines for unvaccinated people over 60 as part of a new mandate. The penalty starts at €50 in January and increases to €100 monthly thereafter.

Health Canada approves Paxlovid for high-risk adults

Denmark reopens cinemas, zoos, museums and theatres as well as allowing limited number of spectators in indoor and outdoor sports despite the rising number of the…

Denmark reopens cinemas, zoos, museums and theatres as well as allowing limited number of spectators in indoor and outdoor sports despite the rising number of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant cases in the country.

Philippines reports a record for the third consecutive day of 39,004 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3,168,379

The Philippines reports a record for the third consecutive day of 39,004 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3,168,379.