Official mentions sky-high figure in country's third most populous province Henan, following China's major policy change, reopening after years of 'zero infection' attempt

Under new guidelines after anger over zero-COVID policy, frequency and scope of PCR testing to be reduced, lockdowns limited and non-severe coronavirus cases can isolate at home

No sign of further demonstrations with heavy police presence on streets, but experts warn country can't fully open its borders until tens of millions of elderly are vaccinated

Activists call for political freedoms, claim strict virus lockdowns had hampered response to deadly blaze in Urumqi; protests not seen since 1989 pro-democracy movement

Man received a NIS 5,000 fine reserved for illegal gatherings during the lockdown after cursing police officers from his window; plans to sue for compensation

Mike Peleg, from coastal city of Ashkelon, refuses to pay NIS 500 fine, spends four hours in Dekel Prison before being released

Report points to 'failures of leadership and judgment' among PM's staff, providing detailed information on lockdown gatherings; critics say scandal justifies his resignation

No further action will be taken against PM Johnson, who was fined for attending a birthday party during a COVID lockdown in 2020

British PM tells lawmakers he is sorry for attending an illegal party at 10 Downing St. during lockdown, insists he didn't knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament

Unclear how much British premier and chancellor have been ordered to pay for alleged breach of COVID protocol; opposition leader Starmer demands their resignation