VOICED : Rio de Janeiro cancela celebración de año nuevo por variante ómicron

The New Year celebration in Rio de Janeiro for 2021 was canceled due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Mayor Eduardo Paes announced the decision, citing health concerns. The city has also expanded health pass requirements to various sectors. The fate of the famous Rio Carnival, scheduled for late February to early March, remains uncertain and depends on the epidemiological situation. The Scientific Committee of the Northeast of Brazil advised against holding Carnival events in that region, including in cities like Salvador and Recife.

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