Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged - BBC News

Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged – BBC News

South Africa which recorded some of the earliest cases of Omicron is seeing a major increase in levels of the disease. In the past week the daily number of new Covid infections has risen rapidly, from less than 3,000 to…

German government says Covid vaccination may be made compulsory - BBC News

German government says Covid vaccination may be made compulsory – BBC News

Germany has announced major restrictions on anyone not vaccinated against Covid-19, banning them from all but essential shops in an attempt to fend off a fourth wave of the virus. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel said vaccines may become compulsory…

Mass protests against Covid restrictions in European cities - BBC News

Mass protests against Covid restrictions in European cities – BBC News

The Belgian capital Brussels is the latest European city to see mass protests and unrest over tighter coronavirus restrictions. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets, some throwing fireworks and missiles at police who responded with tear gas…

Japan warns fans not to cheer during Olympics to prevent Covid surge - BBC News

Japan warns fans not to cheer during Olympics to prevent Covid surge – BBC News

Thousands of fans will be allowed into venues to watch the Tokyo Olympic Games but they will be told not to cheer or even speak loudly. Organisers are limiting numbers to a maximum 10,000 spectators, with venues only half full.…

Japan argues over looming Olympics as Covid emergency extended - BBC News

Japan argues over looming Olympics as Covid emergency extended – BBC News

With just weeks until the Summer Olympics are due to begin in Tokyo, debate is raging in Japan over whether they should go ahead. The International Olympic Committee insists the Games will be safe but many Japanese people are not…

Protests against Tokyo Olympics as Japan suffers Covid surge - BBC News

Protests against Tokyo Olympics as Japan suffers Covid surge – BBC News

With just one hundred days to go before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics in July, the city is seeing protests calling for the Games to be delayed. The torch relay is under way and athletes around the world…