British government reverses its decision to use vaccine passports for nightclubs, cinemas, and large events in England
The British government reverses its decision to use vaccine passports for nightclubs, cinemas, and large events in England.
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Iraq receives 100,800 AstraZeneca doses via COVAX from Italy
Iraq received 100,800 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Italy through the COVAX initiative on 12 September 2021. The delivery marked Iraq's third vaccine shipment under COVAX.
Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed eight million
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surpassed eight million, with 8,008,802 cases reported and 202,534 deaths, according to Africa CDC data. Low vaccination rates and ongoing infections remain major concerns.
Philippines records 26,303 new COVID-19 cases in single day
The Philippines reported 26,303 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, raising the national total to 2,206,021, with 185,706 active cases and 34,978 deaths.
SAPHRA approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 and over
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has approved the use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 and above, following a review of updated safety and efficacy data.
Denmark lifts all COVID-19 restrictions after vaccination rate exceeds 80%
Denmark became the first EU country to remove all domestic restrictions, ending the digital pass requirement for nightclubs and reclassifying COVID-19 as no longer socially critical, following a vaccination rate above 80% among those aged 12 and over.
Singapore records 568 new local cases, highest since August 2020
Singapore reported 568 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases on 10 September 2021, the highest daily total since August 2020, with 127 cases among seniors over 60.
Visitors to the upcoming Expo 2020 event in Dubai will not be required to show proof of vaccination or be tested for COVID-19
Visitors to the upcoming Expo 2020 event in Dubai will not be required to show proof of vaccination or be tested for COVID-19.