Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.
Starting Sunday, all non-essential stores, bars and restaurants in the Netherlands will be closed until Jan. 14, caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said at a hastily arranged news conference Saturday night. Schools and universities will shut until Jan. 9, he said.
The lockdown terms also rein in private holiday celebrations. Residents will only be permitted two visitors except for Christmas and New Year’s, when four will be allowed,
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