cancelled for a second year due to" uncertainty" over coronavirus. Bratwurst, Gluhwein and a selection

Organizers urged participants to wear masks and maintain social distancing.... Authorities estimated 5, 000 people took part and it ended peacefully. Under the new rules, indoor public activities are strictly limited, shopping is curtailed and sports fans won’t be allowed into stadiums and indoor venues.... The government said the fast transmission of the omicron variant made it necessary to take preventive measures. ———Follow all AP stories on the pandemic at https:// apnews. com/ coronavirus

Most new infections are linked to the omicron variant, which government experts predict will be dominant in France in the coming days.... Some scientists and educators have urged delaying the post-holiday return to school, or suggested re-imposing a curfew. But France's education minister says schools should open as usual on Jan.... 3, and other government officials are working to avoid measures that would hammer the country's economic recovery. Instead the French government is hoping that ste

Most new infections are linked to the Omicron variant, which government experts predict will be dominant in France in the coming days.... Some scientists and educators have urged delaying the post-holiday return to school or suggested reimposing a curfew. Advertisement But France’s education minister says schools should open as usual on Jan.... 3, and other government officials are working to avoid measures that would hammer the country’s economic recovery....