In today's world, Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2021 is a topic that has captured the attention of many people. Whether due to its relevance in contemporary society, its impact on people's daily lives or its influence in the professional field, Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2021 has become a crucial aspect that deserves to be analyzed and discussed. In order to fully understand this topic, it is important to examine its many facets and consider the different perspectives that exist on the matter. In this article, we will explore Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2021 in detail, examining its importance, implications and impact on different aspects of everyday life.
This article documents the chronology of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2021, which originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Some developments may become known or fully understood only in retrospect. Reporting on this pandemic began in December 2019.
Reactions and measures in Africa
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Reactions and measures in South and Southeast Asia
1 April
The Malaysian Health MinisterAdham Baba announced that the second phase of the country's National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme would start on 17 April 2021, two days ahead of the earlier scheduled date.
15 April
In response to rising cases that week, the Health MinisterAdham Baba proposed retaining a ban on interstate travel during the Eid al-Fitr period.
The Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Mah Hang Soon has announced that any school with as few as one confirmed case will be required to close for at least two days. The affected students will switch to online learning until physical classes can resume.
The New Zealand Government has increased the number of emergency spots available in managed isolation for citizens and residents visiting terminally ill relatives or returning from overseas after visiting terminally ill relatives; citizens and residents of Pacific Islands countries requiring time-critical medical treatment in New Zealand that they can't receive at home; and those facing risks to their health and safety overseas.
6 April
New Zealand Prime MinisterJacinda Ardern and COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced that a quarantine-free travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia would come into force at 11:59 pm on 18 April 2021. To be eligible for quarantine-free travel, people must have tested negative for COVID-19 in the preceding 14-day period.
7 April
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that New Zealand will temporarily ban travelers from India from entering the country between 4pm on 11 April (Sunday) and 28 April due to rising cases in that country. This temporary travel ban will also New Zealand citizens and residents traveling from India.
16 April
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand would donate 1.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses through an international vaccine sharing programme. This quantity will be enough to vaccinate 800,000 people, many of whom will be health workers and vulnerable people in the Pacific Islands.
19 April
Fiji has imposed a lockdown on the cities of Lautoka and Nadi after a 53-year old woman was confirmed as the country's first community transmission in 12 months.
20 April
Fiji has launched a massive house-to-house screening program in the island state's western towns following concerns that hundreds of people may have contracted COVID-19 at a funeral.
23 April
New Zealand COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that travel from "high risk countries" including India, Brazil, Pakistan, and Papua New Guinea will be limited to New Zealand citizens and their immediate family from 11:59 pm on 28 April.
The Western Australian capital of Perth and the nearby Peel region has entered a three day lockdown from midnight after several cases of COVID-19 transmission inside quarantine hotels. Anzac Day services in the affected areas were cancelled.
25 April
The Fijian Government has designated Suva, Nausori and Lami as containment areas with restricted movement in place for two weeks after a case in Suva's Makoi suburb was discovered yesterday with no links to earlier cases.
30 April
On 30 April, Australian Minister for Health and Aged CareGreg Hunt issued a temporary emergency declaration banning Australian citizens and residents in India from entering Australia due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in India. Those who disobey will face fines and imprisonment. These measures come into effect on 3 May and remain in force until 15 May.