Herald section
The latest health reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Auckland moved to alert level 1 following 14 days with no community cases, lifting all restrictions except face masks on public transport. The change was confirmed by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after final test results were received.
The United States has administered 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to CDC data from 12 March 2021.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces a uniform curfew in Metro Manila for two weeks beginning on March 15 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Brazil reported 2,286 new deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, a record, as intensive care units in 25 of 27 regional capitals approached or exceeded capacity, raising concerns over health system overload.
Saskatchewan surpasses 30,000 cases of COVID-19, and 400 related deaths.
Alaska becomes first U.S. state to remove vaccine eligibility restrictions, allowing all residents 16 and older to receive a vaccine. The move follows the state’s leadership in vaccination rates and a prior expansion to include essential workers and older adults.
Sergio Mattarella received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Spallanzani hospital in Rome on 9 March 2021.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum receives the COVID-19 vaccine.