Health

Isle of Man starts administering COVID-19 booster shots

The Isle of Man has begun offering booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents aged 50 and over, with priority given to those over 70 and the clinically vulnerable.

New Zealand drops the elimination strategy to combat COVID-19 in favour of a new model that contains vaccination rates

New Zealand drops the elimination strategy to combat COVID-19 in favour of a new model that contains vaccination rates amid the continued outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant.

Russia reports 890 daily deaths, fifth record in a row

Singapore surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19

Singapore surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19.

Victoria records 1,488 new cases and two deaths in daily high

Victoria reported 1,488 new cases and two deaths from COVID-19, marking a record daily increase. The state extended lockdown to Greater Shepparton due to rising regional cases.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that California will become the first U.S. state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all students in schools

California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that California will become the first U.S. state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all students in schools.

Greece enforces curfew and music ban in Thessaloniki, Larissa and surrounding areas

Greece has introduced a night-time curfew and banned music at bars, cafés and restaurants in Thessaloniki, Larissa, Halkidiki and Kilkis due to rising COVID-19 cases. Restrictions began on 1 October 2021 and will be reviewed on 6 October.

Russia reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 887 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 208,142