Alternative Omicron puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Several European countries (Belgium, Northern Ireland and Spain) are imposing new restrictions to stem the virus outbreak.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Croo, who announced the closure of concert halls, cinemas and other entertainment venues since the weekend, is urging people to be careful when celebrating Christmas.
“We can celebrate Christmas together, but I remind you to do it as carefully as possible – repeats the Belgian Prime Minister – limit the number of people around the table, do not gather in large groups, do a self-test before celebrating together, ventilate the interior spaces as much as possible” .
also in Spain Advocating a sober party and above all respectful of restrictive measures and social distancing. The government calls for the acceleration of vaccinations.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says: “The most important measure to address this stage of the epidemic is to intensify and speed up the vaccination process, focusing on the third booster dose. To strengthen the work of health workers, we will mobilize 150 mobile armed forces vaccination teams.”
The Omicron variant spreads especially quickly in CataloniaThere is a 100 percent increase in cases within a few days. The restrictions, passed in Barcelona and its surroundings (curfew, limited number of house parties, reduced capacity of public spaces, restaurants and gyms), have fueled Protest of not corrupt and skeptical.
Meanwhile, in United States of America Emergency use of Paxlovid was permitted, Pfizer anti-coronavirus pillsThis medicine (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir pre-filled tablets) is intended to treat mild to moderate infections in adults and children over 12 years of age, to prevent disease progression.
