Belgium maintains restrictions as Omicron spreads

Belgium maintains restrictions as Omicron spreads
Sunday 26 December 2021 - 14:30

Belgian authorities said Sunday they would not relax current restrictions, such as a ban on Christmas markets, cinemas, and theaters, as the Omicron Covid-19 variant spreads in the country.

A mask mandate and working from home will continue in Belgium where despite 76% of the population being fully vaccinated and new cases decreasing, the Omicron variant is sending fears of another disastrous winter.

The new variant represents 27% of the new cases in the country, authorities said.

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