COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan reports a record 9,417 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 486,470. (Roya News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia Latvian health authorities temporarily suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of blood clot issues among vaccinated people. (Barron's)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal The Directorate-General of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of "rare, but severe" suspected side-effects among vaccinated people in other countries. (CNA)
COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of cases of blood clots in vaccinated people in other countries. (MedicalXpress)
COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia Somalia receives their first shipment of 300,000 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative. (Anadolu Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives The Maldives Food and Drug Authority approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech and the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccines. (Raajje)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey reports 15,503 new cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total this year, and brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,894,893. (U.S. News and World Report)
Latvian health authorities temporarily suspend the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of blood clot issues among vaccinated people. (Barron's)
The Directorate-General of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following reports of "rare, but severe" suspected side-effects among vaccinated people in other countries. (CNA)
The Ministry of Health detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a cluster of eight cases in a hospital in Lannion, Brittany. Many of these cases can't be detected by PCR tests. (France 24)
The Ministry of Health temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine while awaiting a WHO review amidst reports of cases of blood clots in vaccinated people from several European countries. (Nikkei Asia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 2,841 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 282,400. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia reports a record 105 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,430. (Khmer Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, 501.V2 variant Delhi reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. The patient is a 33-year old man from Kerala. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in England, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 England reports their first two cases of the new P.3. variant, which was originally detected in the Philippines and has been designated as a "variant of investigation". (The Independent)
COVID-19 pandemic in Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine until May amid safety concerns regarding the vaccine, including fears about blood clots. (Urdu Point)
COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania Lithuania suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as a precaution following three reports of suspected serious adverse thromboembolic reactions among vaccinated people in the country. (Baltic Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Lineage P.1 Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil. (The Boston Globe)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, 501.V2 variant Russia reports its first two cases of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in San Marino San Marino surpasses 5,000 people vaccinated and becomes the fifth country in the world in terms of vaccine administrations in proportion to its population. (San Marino RTV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Emeritus queen consort Sofía receives the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (El Mundo)
COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden The Public Health Agency of Sweden temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the European Medicines Agency following reports on abnormal blood clotting in vaccinated people. (NPR)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 England reports their first two cases of the new P.3. variant, which was originally detected in the Philippines and has been designated as a "variant of investigation". (The Independent)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts, Lineage P.1 Massachusetts confirms its first case of the Lineage P.1 variant that originated in Brazil. (The Boston Globe)
The Public Health Agency of Sweden temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the European Medicines Agency following reports on abnormal blood clotting in vaccinated people. (NPR)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 90,303 new confirmed cases from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide case total to 11,693,838. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary reports a record 195 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 17,421. (Hungary Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan suspends talks with AstraZeneca for purchasing its vaccine amidst fears of blood clots in many countries. (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon Lebanon suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the international health agencies following fears of blood clots in vaccinated people. (Naharnet)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (The New York Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, variants of SARS-CoV-2 North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the state also reports seven cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Bismarck Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine The Palestinian National Authority receives 61,440 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. 37,440 of the doses are the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the other 24,000 doses are the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. (The Times of Israel)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. (The New York Daily News) COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, variants of SARS-CoV-2 North Dakota reports their first four cases of the California variant of SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the state also reports seven cases of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Bismarck Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a record 289 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 28,986. (UNIAN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan receives its first shipment of 660,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India and distributed through the COVAX initiative. (AKI Press)
Lebanon suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine pending a review from the international health agencies following fears of blood clots in vaccinated people. (Naharnet)
COVID-19 pandemic in Antarctica The Chilean Air Force announces that part of its staff in Antarctica has been vaccinated against COVID-19, making them the first people on the continent to receive a vaccine. (U.S. News and World Report)
COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria The Bulgarian Ministry of Health announces that it will ban gatherings of more than 15 people and will close theatres, cinemas, and gyms on March 22 as well as kindergartens, schools, and most non-essential shopping malls due to an increase in deaths from COVID-19. (Bulgarian News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile reports a record 6,200 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the largest single-day total since June. (T13) Due to the large number of cases, several cities are put under lockdown, including downtown Santiago. Almost 9 million people will be under quarantine as of March 27. (La Tercera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Gibraltar UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that Gibraltar has vaccinated its entire adult population against COVID-19, thus becoming the first in the world to do so. (ITV News)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 25,833 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. (NDTV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra Maharashtra reports a record 25,833 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. (NDTV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Andalusia reports its first case of the A.23.1 COVID-19 variant that originated in Uganda. (ABC.es)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announces a three-week lockdown in the city beginning on March 20 which will close all cultural institutions and many non-essential shopping and entertainment malls due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. (Ukrinform)
The Bulgarian Ministry of Health announces that it will ban gatherings of more than 15 people and will close theatres, cinemas, and gyms on March 22 as well as kindergartens, schools, and most non-essential shopping malls due to an increase in deaths from COVID-19. (Bulgarian News Agency)
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces that Gibraltar has vaccinated its entire adult population against COVID-19, thus becoming the first in the world to do so. (ITV News)
A volcano erupts south of Fagradalsfjall in Reykjanes, southwestern Iceland, according to the Meteorological Office. The eruption follows 40,000 earthquakes detected in the last month. (Iceland Monitor) (Daily Mirror) (Morgunblaðið)
Volcanism in Iceland A volcano erupts south of Fagradalsfjall in Reykjanes, southwestern Iceland, according to the Meteorological Office. The eruption follows 40,000 earthquakes detected in the last month. (Iceland Monitor) (Daily Mirror) (Morgunblaðið)
COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenya reports a record 28 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 1,982. (Nation) COVID-19 pandemic in Seychelles Seychelles approves the emergency use of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. (UrduPoint)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 90,570 new confirmed cases from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 11,871,390. (The Rio Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after reporting two cases of unusual blood clotting in the brain in vaccinated people. (Yle)
COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia A 27-year-old nurse dies in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, from presumed anaphylactic shock following an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine jab. (RFE/RL)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany resumes its use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after the European Medicines Agency declares it to be safe and not associated with an increased risk of blood clots. (The Los Angeles Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary reports a record 213 deaths and 10,759 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 17,841 and the nationwide case total to 549,839. (Hungary Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 39,670 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since November 28, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 11.5 million. (The Times of India)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenya reports a record 28 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 1,982. (Nation)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi, 501.V2 variant Mississippi reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa, in a person in Harrison County. (Mississippi Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal Nepal grants emergency use authorization for the Indian Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the third country to do so. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland surpasses two million cases of COVID-19. (Daily Sabah)
COVID-19 pandemic in Seychelles Seychelles approves the emergency use of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. (UrduPoint)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines The Food and Drug Administration approves the emergency use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. (Rappler) The Philippines reports a record 7,103 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 648,066. (ABS-CBN News)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi, 501.V2 variant Mississippi reports its first case of the 501.V2 variant, which was originally detected in South Africa, in a person in Harrison County. (Mississippi Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile reports a record 7,084 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 925,089. (Globe Live Media)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida surpasses two million cases of COVID-19, becoming the third U.S. state to do so after California and Texas. (The Hill) Miami Beach imposes a curfew due to crowds on spring break. It will take effect beginning at 8:00 p.m. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 40,953 new cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day total since November 29, 2020, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 11,555,284. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a new record for the second consecutive day of 7,999 confirmed cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 656,056. (The Straits Times)
The Australian state of New South Wales is battered by a storm, causing flooding in various towns and parts of Sydney. (ABC Australia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19. (Bulgarian News Agency)
COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19. (Bulgarian News Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Romania The number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU reaches a record 1,334 people. (Europa FM) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 33 deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest daily total since October 5. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey surpasses three million cases of COVID-19. (Daily Sabah)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Florida becomes the first U.S. state to surpasses 1,000 cases of SARS-CoV-2 variants. (Tallahassee Democrat)
COVID-19 pandemic in Romania The number of COVID-19 patients in the ICU reaches a record 1,334 people. (Europa FM)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, 501.V2 variant South Africa concludes the sale of their Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines to the African Union after the country stopped using these vaccines because they were found to be not highly effective against the 501.V2 variant. (News24)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 33 deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest daily total since October 5. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Florida becomes the first U.S. state to surpasses 1,000 cases of SARS-CoV-2 variants. (Tallahassee Democrat)
COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey Turkey surpasses three million cases of COVID-19. (Daily Sabah)
