UK raises COVID-19 Alert Level to 3 over Omicron surge
The United Kingdom raised its COVID-19 Alert Level to Level 3 due to the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, which has resulted in 3,137 cases.
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Austria lifts lockdown for vaccinated or recovered individuals
Austria ends nationwide lockdown for those with 2G status as case numbers fall, introducing an 11 p.m. restaurant curfew and mandatory FFP2 masks indoors and on public transport.
President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms
President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms.
Russia reports over 10 million COVID-19 cases
Russia's official case count exceeds 10 million, with daily infections and deaths declining. The Omicron variant raises concerns, prompting preparations for increased healthcare demand.
Germany enacts vaccine mandate for health workers
The Bundestag and Bundesrat approve a revised Infectious Disease Protection Act requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19. The law also permits closures of bars, restaurants, theatres, and suspension of cultural and sporting events in high-risk areas.
Czech government announces the compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for people aged above 60 years, as well as healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and the military
The Czech government announces the compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for people aged above 60 years, as well as healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and the military, beginning from March 1, as the country experiences the world's highest infection rate.
Health Sciences Authority approves the usage of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years,
The Health Sciences Authority approves the usage of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years, with vaccine rollout for this age group to begin before the end of the year.