in Belgium from Sunday, December 26, more stringent measures to combat a pandemic of coronavirus infection began to act due to the concerns of the spread of Omicron strain. This is reported by Kommersant.
The country closed cinemas, theaters, concert halls and other organizations from the field of entertainment. Also forbidden the admission of viewers for sports events.
Pupils from six years have obliged to wear protective masks in schools. Also, educational institutions were decided to close the holidays early before January 10.
Company executives called upon opportunities to translate employees to remote work. They must work from the house at least four days a week.
In addition, New Year’s and Christmas bazaars in Belgian cities were completely closed a week earlier than usual time.
Earlier in December, hundreds of people were marching in the center of Brussels in protest against tightening coronavirus restrictions in Belgium. With screams “Freedom! Freedom!” and transparencies with the inscription “together for our freedom, the rights and our children” people went on a march to the headquarters of the European Union.