Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis:
Police Fire Tear Gas To Stop Protest Convoy
Paris police fire tear gas and issue hundreds of fines to break up a convoy of vehicles attempting to block traffic in a protest over COVID restrictions and rising living costs.
Canadian Police Evacuate Key Border Bridge
Canadian police begin clearing a key bridge of truckers protesting COVID-19 restrictions, even as authorities in Ottawa brace for renewed demonstrations expected to bring thousands to the federal capital.
Anti-Restrictions Convoy In The Hague
Police disperse a convoy of vehicles from that briefly brought The Hague's city centre to a standstill, protesting coronavirus restrictions.
Australian Protesters Rally Against Vaccines
Thousands of protesters march through Australia's capital, Canberra, to the parliament building to denounce COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
China Greenlights Pfizer Anti-COVID Pill
China says it has given "conditional" approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 drug Paxlovid to treat adults with mild to moderate illness and a high risk of developing severe disease.
Norway Lifts Final COVID Curbs
Norway lifts its final COVID restrictions, scrapping social distancing and masks in crowded spaces despite a surge in Omicron infections.
Iceland's PM Tests Positive For COVID
Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir tests positive for COVID-19 after contracting the virus from a family member, she announces on Facebook.
Over 5.8 Million Dead
The coronavirus has killed at least 5,802,609 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources on Saturday at 1800 GMT.
The United States (US) has recorded the most COVID deaths with 918,760, followed by Brazil with 637,152, and India 507,981.
Taking into account excess mortality linked to COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the true death toll could be two to three times higher.