lockdown again from tomorrow," he said, adding that the move was “unavoidable because of the fifth wave caused by the omicron variant that is bearing down on us." It wasn't just the Dutch seeking to slow the spread of omicron.
Alarmed ministers in France, Cyprus and Austria tightened travel restrictions. Paris canceled its New Year's Eve fireworks. Denmark has closed theaters, concert halls, amusement parks and museums.
Ireland imposed an 8 p.m. curfew on pubs and bars and limited attendance at indoor and outdoor events. London Mayor Sadiq Khan underscored the official concern about the climbing cases and their potential to overwhelm the health care system by declaring a major incident Saturday, a move that allows local councils in