Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis:
Queen Cancels More Engagements
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II cancels two virtual engagements after testing positive for the virus at the weekend.
Hong Kong Emergency Powers
Hong Kong's government invokes emergency powers to allow doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel from the Chinese mainland to help combat a spiralling outbreak.
Canada Trucker Protest Over...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revokes emergency powers used to dislodge trucker-led protests against COVID restrictions as he declares the crisis over.
...But US Convoy Starts
But in the United States (US) hundreds of truckers and their supporters set off from southern California on a convoy headed towards the capital Washington to protest against pandemic restrictions.
Taiwan To Reopen
Taiwan, one of the few places alongside China still pursuing a zero-COVID strategy, announces plans to reopen to business travellers and shorten quarantine.
Qantas Reports Big Loss
Australian airline Qantas says it has lost more than Aus$20 billion (US$14 billion) in revenue since the start of the pandemic, as it reports a large six-month loss.
More Than 5.9 Million Dead
The coronavirus has killed at least 5,914,829 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources Thursday.
The US has recorded the most COVID deaths with 941,908, followed by Brazil with 646,419 and India with 512,924.
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.