Amid Omicron fears, Rio cancels huge New Year’s celebration
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 4, 2021 (AFP) – Rio de Janeiro has decided “with sadness” to cancel its huge New Year’s celebration amid rising concerns over the spread of the new Covid-19 variant known as Omicron. The move also raises doubts about the city’s iconic Carnival in February. “We are going to cancel the official celebration … Read more