Here are the latest updates in the coronavirus crisis:
Un-Jabbed May Face New Curbs In Germany
People who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 could be barred from restaurants, cinemas and stadiums if infections continue to rise in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff says.
Global Protests Against Virus Measures
More than 100,000 people take to the streets in Australia, France, Greece and Italy in protests against lockdowns, compulsory vaccination plans and efforts to prod reluctant citizens into getting jabs through sanctions against the unvaccinated. Some clashes with police were reported.
COVID Forces Golf Stars Out Of Olympics
The Olympic golf tournament loses two of its top stars to coronavirus, as world number one Jon Rahm and 2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau are forced to withdraw after testing positive.
COVID-Hit Tunisia Gets Help
With Tunisia's health system close to collapse after being overwhelmed by a surge of COVID-19 cases, European and Gulf nations, Tunisians abroad and ordinary citizens have organised equipment and vaccine donations to help battle the pandemic.
UK Health Minister Sorry For Tweet
Britain's Health Secretary Sajid Javid apologises after he tweeted that the country need not "cower" in the face of coronavirus, sparking criticism that he was being disrespectful to those who died from the disease.
Brazilians Protest Against Bolsonaro
Tens of thousands of Brazilians take to the streets to demand the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro, who is being investigated for allegedly turning a blind eye to a scheme to embezzle government funds in the purchase of vaccines.
Festival-Goers Revel In Return Of Live Music In London
Nearly 10,000 music fans savour new-found freedoms at London's Kaleidoscope Festival, one of the largest live events to take place in England since the country lifted its last coronavirus restrictions on 19 July.
Japan's Hikers Return To Mount Fuji
Hikers are flocking back to the peak of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, which re-opened this month after closing for a year due to the pandemic. – AFP