Die-hard New Year’s Eve revellers are heading out for a night of fun despite warnings from health authorities to avoid crowds amid rising Omicron case numbers.
Sydney Harbour is set for a second subdued NYE as the pandemic keeps many at home, but there are those who are still determined to see the world-famous fireworks.
Those who accepted the advice they were far safer from Covid-19 outdoors than indoors have been rewarded with light queues and prime viewing positions for
Boris Johnson today warned of a Covid ‘blizzard from the East’ as ministers refused to rule out re-imposing tough travel restrictions on Europe amid fears over surging cases.
The PM raised fears that a ‘storm of infection’ on the continent could derail the UK’s emergence from the pandemic – pleading with Britons to come forward for booster jabs.
The comments came after Austria announced a draconian new lockdown on the unvaccinated, after a dramatic increase in infections.
Germany, France and
