Thousands of people, most without masks, have gathered in Berlin to march through the city in defiance of social-distancing measures as part of demonstrations against restrictions.
Another day of record case rises have been confirmed in India, while in Tokyo authorities have warned people to keep up hygiene and social-distancing measures as the number of infections there continue to rise.
This story will be updated throughout Sunday.
Sunday’s key moments:
- Another day of record case rises in India
- Tokyo Governor warns citizens after third day of record case increases
- South Korea arrests leader of church with big cluster
- ‘Losing battle’: Philippine doctors, nurses urge new lockdowns as infections surge
Thousands in Berlin protest restrictions
Protesters against coronavirus restrictions have gathered in Berlin for a demonstration titled “The end of the pandemic — freedom day”.
It comes amid increasing concern about an upturn in infections in Germany.
A crowd of thousands of people whistling and cheering, with few wearing masks, marched from the Brandenburg Gate on Saturday ahead of a rally on a wide boulevard that runs through the city’s Tiergarten park.
Protesters held up homemade placards featuring slogans that included “Corona, false alarm,” “We are being forced to wear a muzzle” and “Natural defence instead of vaccination”.
Some chanted: “We’re here and we’re loud, because we are being robbed of our freedom.”
People came from various parts of Germany for Saturday’s protest.
The country’s management of the pandemic has widely been viewed as relatively successful, with a lower death rate than comparable countries.
