AMN/ WEB DESK
The Netherlands has announced a strict lockdown over Christmas amid concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said, the Netherlands is again shutting down, that is unavoidable because of the fifth wave that is coming at us with the Omicron variant. Non-essential shops, bars, gyms hairdressers and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.
Two guests per household will be allowed – four over the holidays. Under the new rules, people are being urged to stay at home as much as possible.
Strict limits will be placed on the number of people who can meet – a maximum of two guests over the age of 13 will be allowed in people’s homes, and four on 24-26 December and on New Year’s Eve.