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10.52pm BST
In Chile health authorities have said they will extend Covid emergency measures until the end of September, which will allow its government to impose further restrictions.
The announcement comes as cases have soared to some of the highest levels since the pandemic began, despite 61% getting at least one dose and 48% being fully vaccinated - according to Reuters. It is now vaccinating teenagers and has already introduced vaccine passports.
10.47pm BST
New rules are set to come into place in Disney theme parks in the US from Tuesday, where fully vaccinated people will no longer have to wear face masks, Reuters reports.
The policy applies to guests in resorts in Florida and California.
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