Oman announces that it will repeal all COVID-19 restrictions, including its mask mandate
Oman announces that it will repeal all COVID-19 restrictions, including its mask mandate.
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Switzerland and Israel report first monkeypox cases
Switzerland and Israel confirm initial monkeypox cases linked to travel and close contact abroad, with symptoms including fever and rash. The virus is spreading in non-endemic regions, raising concerns over transmission patterns.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for COVID-19
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for COVID-19.
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) votes to recommend a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5–11 years old
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) votes to recommend a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5–11 years old.
Four new monkeypox cases confirmed in UK with no links to prior infections
The UK Health Security Agency confirmed four new monkeypox cases, bringing the total to seven. The cases show signs of community transmission with no known connections to earlier cases.
Romania to offer fourth Comirnaty dose from 16 May 2022
Romania will begin administering the fourth dose of the Comirnaty vaccine from 16 May 2022 to adults who received three prior doses, including those over 60.
COVID-19 passes a threshold of 1 million confirmed deaths in the United States, according to a Reuters tally.
COVID-19 passes a threshold of 1 million confirmed deaths in the United States, according to a Reuters tally. Some news outlets declared that the 1 million mark was reached a week earlier.
Taiwan reports 30,035 new local COVID-19 cases, first daily total above 30,000
Taiwan recorded 30,035 new local COVID-19 cases on 5 May 2022, the first time daily infections exceeded 30,000 since the pandemic began.