“Omitron” includes European countries, restrictive measures restored

In France and Austria, health ministers imposed restrictive travel measures.

Paris canceled the fireworks show for the night of the change of years. The French government also announced that starting on Wednesday, it will start vaccinating children of the age group 5 to 11.

Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Friday that with the version “Omitron” spread like “rruffe”, the government proposed that the evidence of vaccine be required for those entering restaurants, locals and other public sites. Such a decision requires approval in parliament.

Denmark closed theatres, concert halls, parks and museums.

Ireland decided that after 8 pm, locals and restaurants will be closed. During a address to the country, Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin said new restrictions were needed to protect the population from the virus.

In the Netherlands, health authorities are discussing imposing even more restrictive measures, although a decision on a partial impasse is currently being implemented.

During this week, the United Kingdom has recorded record infection figures. The government has decided that masks will be kept in closed environments. Likewise, every citizen should show the test of vaccination, or a negative test conducted within hours of entering restaurants, nightclubs, or other fun activities.

Britain and other countries are also speeding up the vaccine rate with strengthening doses. Commercial centers, cathedrals, and stadiums in Britain have become centers of mass vaccination.

According to the latest data published by the World Health Organization (OBSH), since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of cases in the world is 272 million, while the death rate of over 5.3 million. /voa