European countries tighten COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron spreads

European countries tighten COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron spreads

Across Europe, people are queueing outside COVID-19 testing centres as Omicron cases surge. The United Kingdom has reported another 180,000 infections - its highest number since the start of the pandemic. And while the coronavirus variant appears less severe, officials say the sheer number could still overwhelm hospitals. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker has more from London. @Al Jazeera English Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter:   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Corona-19 #Covid-19 #Omicron