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Added on the 24/11/2020 13:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
The Prime Minister has rejected harsher virus restrictions in England over Christmas despite the UK setting a new record on Thursday of almost 120,000 cases in 24 hours.
Locals in Athens tell Euronews they are staying away from large crowds during the Christmas period.
In a video message, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that there is not enough evidence to "justify any tougher measures" before Christmas and that people should go ahead with their plans, as the UK sees a surge in virus cases sparked by the Omicron variant.
Londoners in the capital's central financial district react to the announcement of new restrictions to deal with a more transmissible coronavirus variant amid a backlash over allegations of government parties at 10 Downing Street a year ago.
Compulsory masks, health passes in high affluence areas, and an 8 pm closing time are new rules being implemented rules at Strasbourg's Christmas market. The market returns after closing last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.