New Year celebrations are approaching and across the world there’s an urge to party. But that desire to let loose is being countered by the highly transmissible omicron variant, which has several governments across Europe considering more restrictions.
The calls to close theaters and arts centers came in for espectially heavy criticism.
Even communal celebrations like New Year’s fireworks, that would usually see thousands thronging Brussels for the best views, are off. Nightclubs are already closed and restaurants and bars need to shut doors at 11 p.m. Even that staple of British holiday celebrations, the steady stream of English Premier League games, is under threat. The league has already called off 15 soccer matches in 2 1/2 weeks and more could well be upcoming.
It is hoping that stepped-up vaccinations will be enough. The government is pushing a draft law that would require vaccination to enter all restaurants and many public venues, instead of the current health pass system which allows people to produce a negative test or proof of recovery if they’re not vaccinated.
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