Poland announces new restrictions amid Omicron spread

Poland will introduce a set of new coronavirus restrictions owing the fast spread of the new Omicron variant, the health minister has said. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Adam Niedzielski said the new restrictions will in force from December 1 to 17, but may be prolonged. The new regime will include a ban on flights from seven African countries, including South Africa, where the new mutation originated.