Coronavirus digest: Netherlands begins snap lockdown
By DW
20 December 2021 |
6:11 am
The shutdown was initiated over fears of the rapid spread of the omicron variant. Meanwhile, Germany's health minister has ruled out a lockdown before Christmas. Follow DW for the latest.
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