The World Health Organization says the number of Omicron cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission.
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Netherlands went into lockdown on Sunday, December 19, and the possibility of more COVID-19 restrictions over the Christmas and New Year period loomed over several European countries as the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads quickly.
Dutch urban centers were largely deserted as the country began a snap lockdown that left people’s Christmas plans in disarray. The number of Omicron cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission, the WHO said, noting that much is still not known about the variant, including the severity of the illness it causes.
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