China lifts its lockdown for 13 million people in Xi'an as the number of COVID-19 infections decreases in the city
China lifts its lockdown for 13 million people in Xi'an as the number of COVID-19 infections decreases in the city.
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COVID-19 vaccine pass that requires people over the age of 16 years to be fully vaccinated or show proof of recovery in order to enter bars, restaurants
A COVID-19 vaccine pass that requires people over the age of 16 years to be fully vaccinated or show proof of recovery in order to enter bars, restaurants, and other public spaces, and to use inter-regional transport takes effect in France.
Russia reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 65,109 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 11,173,300
Russia reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 65,109 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 11,173,300.
Armenian President Sarkissian resigns citing constitutional limitations
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian resigned on 23 January 2022, stating the constitution does not grant him sufficient influence over national decision-making. He cited the lack of appropriate tools in the Basic Law as the reason for stepping down.
U.S. orders diplomats' families and non-essential staff to leave Ukraine
The U.S. State Department directed diplomats' families to depart Ukraine and allowed voluntary exit for non-essential embassy staff due to ongoing threat of Russian invasion. American citizens were urged to consider leaving via commercial or private transport.
Japan reports record 54,576 new daily COVID-19 cases for fifth consecutive day
Japan recorded 54,576 new daily COVID-19 cases, marking the fifth straight day of record infections, with Tokyo reporting 11,227 and Osaka Prefecture 7,675 new cases.
Kiribati enacts first pandemic lockdown after positive cases from Fiji flight
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati imposed its first lockdown on 22 January 2022 after 36 of 54 passengers from a 14 January charter flight from Fiji tested positive for COVID-19. The move followed a prior history of strict border controls and only three previous confirmed cases.
Solomon Islands reports 81 COVID-19 cases after vessel entry
The number of new cases in the Solomon Islands rose to 81, linked to an illegal fishing vessel from Papua New Guinea that entered Ontong Java Atoll, triggering lockdowns in multiple regions.