Germany says it expects restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic will continue through winter, with life unlikely to get back to normal in December or January even if infections fall.

In Florence, bars offered takeaway croissants and coffee for breakfast.

The Iranian government has intensified restrictions amid a resurgence of the novel coronavirus.

Many countries around the world start to impose new lockdown restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, as cases surge once again.

Iranian authorities have reintroduced lockdown measures in Tehran and many other cities following a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has made clear she has ownership over local coronavirus-related restrictions in Scotland which are set to kick in later this month.

China says the removal of the UN arms embargo against Iran, which was clearly stipulated in Resolution 2231, should be “faithfully implemented.”

Officials say no extension will be enforced in case of a drop in the number of infections.

Organizers, however, failed to mobilize enough people for a planned human chain around Lake Constance.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has introduced stricter restrictions in the capital Tehran to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, warning that violators will be penalized.