Italy tightens rules for holiday season as Omicron cases rise

The Italian government has tightened anti-Covid-19 rules for the Christmas and New Year holidays amid concerns over rising cases of the new Omicron variant across the country.

The cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved a decree to introduce new restrictions which will enter into force in the next few days, including prohibiting public gatherings for Christmas and the New Year’s Eve, reports Xinhua news agency.

The step came after several mayors and regional authorities had cancelled all public events in the festivities.

According to the new rule, discos and nightclubs have to stay closed until January 31, 2022.

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