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29th Mar 2024

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Omicron: Belgium closes theatres, cinemas and concerts

The Belgian governments have decided to take new measures against the spreading of the Omicron variant, despite the decreasing total number of infections and hospitalisations, De Standaard writes. Until 14 January, cinemas, theatres and concerts will be closed, and no public will be allowed at indoor and outdoor sport activities. Shopping will only be possible by a maximum of two people.

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