New Zealand reported 23 new COVID-19 cases in the community on Wednesday, including 15 new Omicron cases, bringing the total tally in the country's current community outbreak to 11,564.
Many people protested in Belgium on Sunday against coronavirus vaccinations and government restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. Some of the demonstrators clashed with police.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex says new legislation requiring people to show a COVID-19 vaccine pass to enter restaurants and other public spaces will go into effect on Monday.