Herald section
The latest reporting from across the Belfast Herald news desks.
South Africa removes remaining pandemic restrictions, including mandatory PCR tests for vaccinated travellers, as case numbers decline and public health conditions improve.
South Korea surpasses 10 million confirmed cases as Omicron-driven infections overwhelm funeral and cremation services, with daily deaths and hospitalisations rising.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 for the second time.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces that, beginning next month, Hong Kong will lift its COVID-19 restrictions and will also end its ban on flights from the U.S. and eight other countries.
The city lifted its requirement for proof of vaccination or recent negative test for entry into bars, restaurants and other public spaces on 21 March 2022, following declining case numbers and the conclusion of major festival events.
Norway will provide financial support to students from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.
Bulgaria says it will end gas imports from Russia's Gazprom when its 10-year deal with Gazprom expires at the end of 2022, signalling a shift away from Russian energy. Bulgarian Energy Minister Alexander Nikolov says Bulgaria will also seek increased gas imports from Azerbaijan.
Residents in Kherson confronted Russian military vehicles marked with Z symbols, demanding they leave the city. The demonstration occurred on 20 March 2022, as part of ongoing resistance under Russian occupation.