Omicron Overshadowed the Holidays in many Countries

The Omicron coronavirus variant overshadowed New Year's celebrations in much of the world, with Paris canceling its fireworks show, London broadcasting the show on television, and New York reducing the number of attendees at its traditional Times Square ball party. The illuminated ball, made of crystal panels, slipped at midnight in Times Square, but only 15,000 spectators were admitted to the official viewing area ins