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San Francisco cancells annual New Year's Eve fireworks show over Omicron
The Xinhua reported that he U.S. city of San Francisco announced the cancellation of the city's annual New Year's Eve fireworks show as holiday gatherings and travel have expedited the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
The event could draw tens of thousands to the waterfront, creating a hotbed for viral infections, public health officials said Tuesday, adding that another big worry is a shortage of staff to handle large events.
According to a report by San Francisco Chronicle, New Year's Eve already presents challenges for San Francisco's police and fire departments, given the number of parties and revelers.
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Officials said in a news release that as of Tuesday, 84 percent of eligible San Francisco residents are vaccinated and 55 percent have received a booster shot.
Source: xinhua
