Belgian Police Fire Water Cannon, Tear Gas to Disperse COVID-19 Protest

Police officers stand guard during a demonstration against the Belgian government's restrictions imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Brussels, on Jan. 23, 2022. Johanna Geron/Reuters

BRUSSELS—Tens of thousands of people protested in Brussels on Sunday against COVID-19 restrictions, some clashing with police who fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse them near the European Commission’s headquarters.

The rally drew about 50,000 people, Belgian police said.