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A new strain of coronavirus is affecting millions of people worldwide, leading to the development of vaccines.
The global rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the Omicron brand is forcing other countries to re-establish lockout measures before the holiday season.
The Netherlands was the first country in Europe to force the country to close on Sunday. Some are following suit to try to reduce the spread of Omicron.
France, Austria, Cyprus and Germany have tightened travel restrictions – some even banning Christmas and New Year celebrations.
And Ireland is among the countries that set the curfew and reduce the number of people allowed in bars and restaurants.
But is it enough?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra
Visitors:
Oksana Pyzik – Director of the Global Citizenship Program at the University of London
Jop De Vrieze – Medical journalist
John Nicholls – Professor of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong
