COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 28 July

Jul 28, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Softball - Women - Finals - Gold Medal Game - Japan v United States - Yokohama Baseball Stadium - Yokohama, Japan - July 27, 2021. A lone photographer works between empty seats in the stands as paying spectators are not allowed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. REUTERS/Jorge Silva - SP1EH7R0ZCXH7

The Olympics continue without spectators. Image: REUTERS/Jorge Silva

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