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European countries introduce restrictions amid Omicron surge

The Netherlands begins a new lockdown. Denmark, Ireland and Switzerland are all stepping up or re-introducing measures. In Britain, the health secretary, Sajid Javid, said an estimated 60% of new Covid cases in England were Omicron.

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