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Mar
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports its first two cases of the Deltacron variant in the Northern states of Pará and Amapá.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports its first two cases of the Deltacron variant in the Northern states of Pará and Amapá. (The Brazilian Report) COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports a record 5,280 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (The Straits Times) (NDTV) COVID-19 pandemic in Namibia Namibia drops its requirement of face mask and mandatory PCR COVID-19 test for vaccinated visitors as the number of cases falls. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19. (NPR)

Mar
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record 400,741 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record 400,741 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (Korea Herald) COVID-19 vaccine A compromise is reached regarding a COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property waiver for developing countries. According to the compromise, developing countries which have exported less than 10% of the world's COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2021 do not need to seek consent from the owner of the patent before authorising the vaccine. The patent waiver does not apply to other COVID-19-related pharmaceutical products. (Politico)

Mar
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Canada announces that they will end their COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Canada announces that they will end their COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers on April 1. (The Buffalo News) COVID-19 vaccination in Canada Health Canada approves the usage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 6 and 11 years. (CP24)

Mar
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, COVID-19 drug development The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approves the use of antibody-based tr

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, COVID-19 drug development The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approves the use of antibody-based treatment to preventing infections in adults with poor immune response Evushield developed by AstraZeneca. (Reuters)

Mar
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic The United Kingdom ends all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on int

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic The United Kingdom ends all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on international travel. (Centre for Aviation) COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador Ecuador ends the restrictions of public and private gathering designated to curb the spread of COVID-19 after the country reached 85% of its vaccinated population. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong surpasses 1 million cases of COVID-19. (CBC)

Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement homes, congregate care and living facilities, homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, other healthcare settings, shelters, and jails. (Global News)

Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the except

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement homes, congregate care and living facilities, homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, other healthcare settings, shelters, and jails. (Global News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana New Orleans lifts their COVID-19 vaccine mandate for bars and restaurants. (NOLA.com)

Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement hom

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement homes, congregate care and living facilities, homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, other healthcare settings, shelters, and jails. (Global News)

Mar
21
Health / Disasters

Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement homes, congregate care and livin

Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement homes, congregate care and living facilities, homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, other healthcare settings, shelters, and jails. (Global News)

Mar
23
Health / Disasters

House Sergeant at Arms William J.

House Sergeant at Arms William J. Walker and Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan announce that a phased reopening of the United States Capitol will begin next week after the Capitol was closed for 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Hill)

Mar
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports New York City Mayor Eric Adams lifts the vac

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports New York City Mayor Eric Adams lifts the vaccine mandate for unvaccinated athletes from teams like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Brooklyn Nets. The lifting of the mandate also clears the way for point guard Kyrie Irving to play home games for the Nets. (Reuters)

Mar
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports New York City Mayor Eric Adams lifts the vaccine mandate for unvaccinated athletes

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports New York City Mayor Eric Adams lifts the vaccine mandate for unvaccinated athletes from teams like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Brooklyn Nets. The lifting of the mandate also clears the way for point guard Kyrie Irving to play home games for the Nets. (Reuters)

Mar
29
Health / Disasters

2022 MONUSCO helicopter crash Six Pakistani crew members and a Russian and a Serbian soldier are killed as a MONUSCO helicopter crashes in the Democratic Republ

2022 MONUSCO helicopter crash Six Pakistani crew members and a Russian and a Serbian soldier are killed as a MONUSCO helicopter crashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rebel March 23 Movement group is accused of being behind the crash. The group has denied their involvement. (Reuters)

Mar
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan disbands ll the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), which was overseeing the COVID-19 respon

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan disbands ll the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), which was overseeing the COVID-19 response in the country, as the infection’s numbers were at the lowest since the start of the outbreak early in 2020. (Reuters)

Mar
31
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan disbands ll the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), which was overseeing the COVID-19 response in the country,

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan disbands ll the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), which was overseeing the COVID-19 response in the country, as the infection’s numbers were at the lowest since the start of the outbreak early in 2020. (Reuters)

Apr
01
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy ends its two-year state of emergency and begins to gradually lift attendance limits for outdoor and indoor sports venues, along

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy ends its two-year state of emergency and begins to gradually lift attendance limits for outdoor and indoor sports venues, along with a requirement that anyone over the age of 50 should be vaccinated to enter their place of work. (Reuters)

Apr
09
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hajj The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces that Saudi Arabia will lift their COVID-19 re

COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hajj The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces that Saudi Arabia will lift their COVID-19 restrictions on the hajj and will allow 1 million people to participate in the event for the first time since 2019. (Al Arabiya)

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