There are warnings in Europe that New Year festivities could increase the spread of COVID-19 as the Omicron variant surges.
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Countries like France and Germany have tightened restrictions but New Year’s Eve celebrations are going ahead. And in the UK, the government is holding firm against calls for new rules. Europe correspondent Isabella Higgins reports.

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