South Africa surpasses three million cases of COVID-19
South Africa surpasses three million cases of COVID-19.
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Two hippos at Antwerp Zoo test positive for COVID-19 in Antwerp, Belgium
Two hippos at Antwerp Zoo test positive for COVID-19 in Antwerp, Belgium.
South Korea reports 5,266 new daily COVID-19 cases, highest in over a year
South Korea recorded 5,266 new daily cases of COVID-19, marking the second consecutive day of record infections and raising the national total to 457,612.
Ireland reports its first case of the Omicron variant in a person who recently travelled from southern Africa
Ireland reports its first case of the Omicron variant in a person who recently travelled from southern Africa.
Japan initiates booster vaccinations for healthcare workers
Japan began administering booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers in December 2021 amid concerns over the Omicron variant, which had already been detected in the country.
Polish PM receives booster dose amid rising COVID-19 deaths
Poland's prime minister received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on 1 December 2021, as the country reported 570 new daily deaths and over 29,000 new infections. The government urged wider vaccination amid concerns over the omicron variant.
South Korea reports a record 5,123 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 452,530
South Korea reports a record 5,123 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 452,530.
Mandatory masks introduced in England for shops, transport and personal care venues
England implemented mandatory face coverings in shops, banks, post offices, hairdressers, and on public transport from 30 November 2021, as part of targeted measures to reduce transmission of the Omicron variant.