Following a strict COVID-19 lockdown, non-essential businesses reopen, including outdoor service at pubs and restaurants
Following a strict COVID-19 lockdown, non-essential businesses reopen, including outdoor service at pubs and restaurants.
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Costa Rica enacts driving and business restrictions amid rising COVID-19 cases
Costa Rica introduced new driving and business restrictions in the Central Region from 3 May to 31 May 2021, following a rise in new cases and hospital capacity strain.
India reports record 379,257 new daily cases and 3,645 deaths
India recorded 379,257 new COVID-19 cases and 3,645 deaths in 24 hours, raising total infections to 18.38 million and fatalities to 204,832.
CDC estimates 35% of U.S. population infected with COVID-19 by March 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 35% of the population had been infected with COVID-19 as of March 2021, four times the officially reported number. This reflects updated data on health-seeking behaviour and seroprevalence.
India records 3,293 deaths in 24 hours, surpassing 200,000 total
India surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 deaths after reporting 3,293 fatalities in 24 hours, becoming the fourth country to reach this threshold. The nation also set a global record with 360,960 new cases, bringing its total to 17.9 million.
Canadian Army general Dany Fortin, the person in charge of Canada's vaccination campaign, receives his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian Army general Dany Fortin, the person in charge of Canada's vaccination campaign, receives his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Iceland restricts non-essential travel from high-risk areas until 31 May
Iceland implements a ban on non-essential travel from high-risk areas to reduce COVID-19 transmission. The measure applies to all international travelers and ends on 31 May.
Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre announces a ban on all tourism between May 8 and May 16 following a third wave of COVID-19.
Pakistan's National Command and Operation Centre announces a ban on all tourism between May 8 and May 16 following a third wave of COVID-19. The country also bans all intercity and interprovincial travel during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, with the exception of travel within Gilgit-Baltistan.