The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 282 million, with over 5.4 million deaths, the latest data from Johns Hopkins University shows. Here is the latest:

The Chinese mainland recorded 197 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with 152 linked to local transmissions and 45 from overseas.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the isolation time for Americans who have tested positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to five if they don't show symptoms.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Veran announced a series of new measures on Monday to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the new year festivities.