Japan enacts fines for non-compliance with COVID-19 restrictions
The Japanese House of Councillors passed legislation introducing fines for individuals and businesses that fail to comply with measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Swedish government announces that all travellers will be required to show a negative COVID-19 testing result within 48 hours of arrival beginning February 6 in order to…
The Swedish government announces that all travellers will be required to show a negative COVID-19 testing result within 48 hours of arrival beginning February 6 in order to prevent the spread of variants of SARS-CoV-2. Swedish citizens as well as foreign residents living in Sweden will be exempt from this rule.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a phased return to school for Scotland's youngest children,
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a phased return to school for Scotland's youngest children, with nurseries and all primary pupils from P1 to P3 planned to be back in the classroom beginning on February 22.
Ireland records 101 daily Covid-19 deaths, total reaches 3,418
Ireland reported 101 deaths in 24 hours, the highest single-day toll, bringing the total to 3,418. The figure includes a 19-year-old, the youngest victim recorded.
British Columbia reports 18 cases of new SARS-CoV-2 variants from UK and South Africa
British Columbia confirms 18 cases of new SARS-CoV-2 variants from the United Kingdom and South Africa, with public health officials intensifying surveillance and urging reduced non-essential travel.
Dubai closes bars and limits activities amid COVID-19 surge in February 2021
Dubai closed all bars and pubs for February 2021 and restricted other activities due to a rise in COVID-19 cases across the UAE, following a spike after New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Captain Tom, a British Army World War II veteran who raised millions of pounds for charity during the pandemic, is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
Captain Tom, a British Army World War II veteran who raised millions of pounds for charity during the pandemic, is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. He has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine.