The Netherlands is entering a strict lockdown through the year-end holidays to battle a surge of infections from the coronavirus Omicron variant. All bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, hair salons and nonessential shops will be closed until mid-January.

In Britain, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a “major incident” and will invoke new emergency powers as the U.K. continues to shatter records for daily infections.

Israel has banned travel to the U.S. and a growing list of other nations in an effort to limit the spread of the Omicron variant.