Health

France mandates 24-hour negative test for unvaccinated UK travellers

France enforces a 24-hour negative COVID-19 test requirement for unvaccinated travellers from the UK and several EU countries due to the Delta variant's spread.

Malaysia reports a record for the second consecutive day of 153 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,019

Rwanda records 1,997 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Rwanda reported a record 1,997 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, raising the national total to 54,549, with most cases in Kigali and linked to mass testing.

Thailand extends curfew and mall closures to Chonburi, Ayutthaya, and Chachoengsao provinces

Thailand extends COVID-19 restrictions including a 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew, mall closures, and travel limits to Chonburi, Ayutthaya, and Chachoengsao provinces after reporting a record 11,397 new cases for the third consecutive day.

UK records 54,674 new COVID-19 cases, highest since mid-January

The UK reported 54,674 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, the highest single-day total since mid-January, along with 41 deaths and a rise in hospital pressures.

Greece bans music and enforces night curfew on Mykonos

Restrictions include a 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and a music ban from 6 p.m., effective 17 July 2021, lasting until 26 July.

Thailand records 10,082 new cases and 141 deaths, bans gatherings

Thailand reports a record 10,082 new cases and 141 deaths from COVID-19, imposing a nationwide ban on gatherings with penalties of up to two years in jail or a 40,000 baht fine.

Vietnam records 3,718 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Vietnam reported 3,718 new cases of COVID-19 within a single day, raising the national total to 47,904 confirmed infections.