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3.55pm BST

Here is an update on vaccinations in African countries:

13 African countries have reached the @WHO target of fully vaccinating more than 10% of its population against #COVID19 by the end of September.

Crippling vaccine supply shortages have slowed down many countries in the Region. pic.twitter.com/Mb72Z6yaR8

2.34pm BST

Iran reopened museums in Tehran and other cities today after a more than year-long closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The director of Iran’s museums, Mohammad-Reza Kargar, told AFP:

Museums in Tehran and other large cities that are no longer red-coded, meaning the risk of contracting the virus was very high, reopened on Sunday. Tourists and visitors are welcome to return while observing (sanitary) measures.

We are absolutely delighted, and we think the people are too because they were fed up with staying home, and visiting museums improves their mood.

We have safety protocols in place of course, and the number of visitors will be dependent on the space at our sites so the public stays safe and healthy.

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Source: The Guardian