LONDON (AP) - Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.All non-essential stores, bars and restaurants in the Netherlands will be closed until Jan.
14 starting Sunday, caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said at a hastily arranged press conference Saturday night. Schools and universities will shut until Jan.
9, he said.In what is surely to prove a major disappointment, the lockdown terms also rein in private holiday celebrations.