Holiday Lockdowns Vs. No Restrictions: European Nations Take Varying Approaches To Tackling Omicron Surge

With the holidays fast approaching, France has indicated it sees no need for a nationwide lock down, while British authorities are considering fresh curbs after Christmas.

There have been a record number of new Covid-19 cases across Europe.

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Gabriel Attal, a government spokesman, told the public broadcaster that there are limits on gatherings for Christmas and New Year's at the moment.

He did not rule out the possibility of another lock down in the future, if the risks rise.

Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the U.K., said on Monday that his government may have to impose more curbs on the spread of omicron after Christmas.

Germany is drafting new curbs that will limit gatherings to a maximum of 10 people from December 28 onwards, according to the news agency.

The Netherlands imposed a strict shut down to prevent another rise in infections caused by omicron.

Government officials in Ireland, which has imposed partial restrictions on gatherings and early closing times for pubs and restaurants, denied reports of a planned lockdown on December 30.
There have been record levels of covid-19 cases in Europe in recent weeks. The United Kingdom reported more than 93,000 new cases on Friday, the highest number since the start of the Pandemic. The restrictions were limited to people who hadn't been shot against Covid-19. Several governments have moved to impose broader curbs. France banned all travelers from the U.K. due to its reluctance to impose another lockdown.

The number is big.

67.3% of the population. A tracker run by the regional bloc shows the percentage of European Union nationals who have been fully vaccined against Covid-19. Portugal andDenmark have more than 80% of their population fully vaccined. In the U.K., 81.8% of the eligible population have received two vaccine doses.

The UK says the surge is extremely difficult.
France is planning no new covid restrictions.

Europe's winter season is in danger because of Omicron travel curbs.

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