Philippines surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19
The Philippines surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19.
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Kuwait reports their first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in two women who travelled from the United Kingdom
Kuwait reports their first cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 in two women who travelled from the United Kingdom.
UK records 1,610 daily Covid-19 deaths, total reaches 91,470
The UK reported 1,610 deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test, the highest daily figure since the pandemic began, bringing the total to 91,470.
Israel extends third nationwide lockdown to January 31 amid record cases
Israel extends its third nationwide lockdown until 31 January due to record daily infections. Travelers must present a negative test taken within 72 hours of arrival or face a NIS 2,500 fine.
United States records 400,000 COVID-19 deaths in under a month
The United States surpasses 400,000 deaths from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data, less than a month after reaching 300,000 fatalities.
Bavaria detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in 35 newly-infected patients in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which is different from the strain originating from the United Kingdom
Bavaria detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in 35 newly-infected patients in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which is different from the strain originating from the United Kingdom.
Nepal confirms first case of B.1.1.7 variant in UK returnees
Three people who returned from the UK tested positive for the B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, confirmed by genomic sequencing in Hong Kong. The detection occurred as Nepal marked one year since its first reported case.
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that allows travel restrictions on Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Europe to be lifted after January 26. However
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that allows travel restrictions on Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Europe to be lifted after January 26. However, incoming Press Secretary Jen Psaki says that the restrictions are expected to remain in place.