Colombia will expel foreigners caught partying as virus spreads

Jan 19,2021
Colombian immigration officials announced Monday that foreign nationals caught taking part in underground parties in violation of a ban on social gatherings during the pandemic will be expelled from the country.
China reports 4 infections of COVID-19 variants
Jan 19
China has confirmed at least four cases of infection with new strains of the coronavirus.
Rwanda's capital back to lockdown due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Jan 19
Rwandan cabinet on Monday brought the capital city of Kigali back to a lockdown due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Philippine President Duterte praises safety of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Jan 19
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has noted the safety of vaccines development by China's biopharmaceutical companies, defending his government's decision to buy Chinese vaccines.
Biden team says US will not lift travel bans, despite Trump statement
Jan 19
US President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement Monday that a Covid-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining the fractious transition of power.
UK hospital COVID-19 admissions hit record high
Jan 19
Britain has reported a decline in new daily coronavirus infections although the number of patients being treated for the virus in hospitals is at a record high.
Trump to lift Covid travel bans on much of Europe, Brazil
Jan 19
President Donald Trump on Monday lifted a ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil, effective from January 26, after the US recently announced all incoming air passengers will need a negative Covid-19 test before departure.