Thousands march through Brussels demanding end to tough Covid rules

Thousands march through Brussels demanding end to tough Covid rules amid Omicron 'tsunami'

Belgian police resorted to using powerful water cannons and tear gas to control mass protests in Brussels. Up to 50,000 people today marched through the EU capital to oppose coronavirus restrictions in Belgium. Comes after country saw record 60,000 cases a day in what was described as an Omicron 'tsunami'.

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