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Thousands protest against Covid vaccination pass in Sweden's capital

Hundreds gather in Stockholm to protest against Covid vaccination passes after the government recently expanded its use. Sweden is registering record case numbers fuelled by the Omicron variant. IMAGES

Protest in Rome against mandatory Covid pass

Rome, Oct 15 (EFE).- Italy’s main ports were operational on Friday despite the strikes called in several cities to protest the entry into force of the mandatory Covid pass for all of the country’s workers.In the northwestern city of Genoa, where the biggest problems were expected, the port's operations, while reduced, were not compromised by the anti-vaccine workers’ protests. (Camera: ALVARO PADILLA)SHOT LIST: PROTEST AGAINST THE MANDATORY COVID PASS IN ROME, ITALY.

Thailand's plans for reopening delayed as five provinces are behind in COVID-19 vaccinations

Bangkok, Sep 22 (EFE/EPA).- Thailand's plans to reopen the country by Oct. 1, 2021 were pushed to Oct. 15, 2021, as five provinces, including Bangkok, still have less than 70 percent of its residents vaccinated.The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said that reopening may be postponed further to the beginning of Novermber until all provinces have at least a 70 percent vaccination rate. (Camera: DIEGO AZUBEL).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE RECEIVE A DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE AT A VACCINATION CENTER SET UP INSIDE THE BANGSUE GRAND STATION IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.