England eases lockdown as outdoor gatherings and sports resume
New rules allow groups of up to six outdoors and reopen sports facilities, ending the stay-at-home order in England.
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Philippines records 10,016 new COVID-19 cases, total reaches 731,894
The Philippines reported 10,016 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, raising the national total to 731,894, with 16 new deaths and 603,213 recoveries.
President Arif Alvi and Defence Minister Pervez Khattak both test positive for COVID-19
President Arif Alvi and Defence Minister Pervez Khattak both test positive for COVID-19.
Bhutan launches largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign using Oxford-AstraZeneca doses from India
Bhutan began its largest vaccination drive against COVID-19 using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines received from India, aiming to inoculate over half a million registered people in a week-long campaign.
Ireland enforces mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers from 33 high-risk countries
Ireland implemented mandatory hotel quarantine for travellers from 33 high-risk countries, mostly in South America and Africa, requiring 14-day stays in government-designated facilities. The policy includes penalties for non-compliance and applies to passengers without a negative pre-arrival PCR test.
Hungary reports a record 11,265 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 614,612
Hungary reports a record 11,265 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 614,612.
Maharashtra state government imposes a night curfew beginning on March 28, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases
The Maharashtra state government imposes a night curfew beginning on March 28, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Philippines reports a record 9,838 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with the country surpassing 100,000 total active cases.
The Philippines reports a record 9,838 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with the country surpassing 100,000 total active cases. This also brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 702,856.