Mumbai records 15,166 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Mumbai reported 15,166 new daily cases of COVID-19 on 5 January 2022, surpassing previous pandemic peaks and raising active cases above 61,000.
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Singaporean Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announces that COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be mandatory beginning on February 14 in order for people to maintain fully…
Singaporean Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announces that COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be mandatory beginning on February 14 in order for people to maintain fully vaccinated status.
UK reports record 218,724 new COVID-19 cases including backlog data
The UK recorded a new daily high of 218,724 coronavirus cases, including four days of Northern Ireland data and two days of Welsh data, with hospital admissions and deaths rising significantly.
Belgium finalises purchase of 20,000 courses of Paxlovid and Molnupiravir
The Belgian government finalises an agreement to acquire 20,000 courses of Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck & Co.'s Molnupiravir for at-home treatment of COVID-19.
FDA authorizes Pfizer booster for 12 to 15-year-olds
The FDA has authorized the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for children aged 12 to 15, marking the first such authorization globally for this age group.
England records 162,572 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
A new daily high of 162,572 lab-confirmed cases was reported in England, with 154 additional deaths within 28 days of testing positive. The figure exceeds the prior record by 2,000 and reflects rising pressure on the NHS.
Argentina mandates vaccination certificate for those over 13
Argentina introduces a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination certificate for individuals over 13 to access indoor and outdoor activities.
Australia reports a record for the twelfth consecutive day of 35,326 new cases of COVID-19.
Australia reports a record for the twelfth consecutive day of 35,326 new cases of COVID-19. New South Wales, Victoria and other states report record numbers of new cases.