Maria do Carmo, 8, sits on the lap of her sister Madalena, 11, while nurse Catarina administers a dose of the vaccine against COVID-19, December 18, 2021. Despite vaccination rates that make other governments envious, Spain and Iberian neighbor Portugal are facing the hard truth that, with the new omicron variant running rampant, these winter holidays won't be a time of unrestrained joy. Portugal announced Tuesday, Dec. 21 a slew of new restrictions over Christmas and the New Year. (Photo by Armando Franca/AP Photo/File)
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