NEW COVID rules regarding self-isolating will be in force until March 31st amid concerns about an Omicron Pingdemic.
Government restrictions mean anyone who has contact with someone infected with the Omicron variant must quarantine at home for 10 days, with flouters risking a £10,000 fine.
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Brits who have been double-jabbled in recent legal changes will be subject to the self-isolation rules.
Furious MPs denounced the new restrictions “the path to hell”It is feared that Brits will be forced to remain at home, even though they are not infected.
The regulations, however, came into effect today after being voted by the Commons. They will not expire until March 24, 2019.
Boris Johnson, the Army commander, called for millions of booster jabs to be delivered to all adult patients by January 31.
The Prime Minister called on another “great British vaccination effort”A third dose is now available to 13 million people between 18 and 39 years old.
There are hundreds more NHS vaccination sites opening. Soldiers have been drafted to help staff the new jab clinics. This will boost Omicron’s fight.
To control the spread of the new strain, compulsory face masks in public transport and shops were reintroduced.
However, dozens of Tory rebels voted today against the self-isolation restrictions. “oppressive, authoritarian and dictatorial”.
Steve Brine, a former health minister, said: “We are not just looking at a pingdemic in our economy and in our businesses.
“We are looking at a pingdemic that will devastate education again.”
Steve Baker, a former Brexit minister, spoke to the House of Commons “This is a fundamental choice, I would say, between heading towards heaven and heading towards hell.”
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“If we continue to react to these fears and uncertainties by taking the authoritarian course, without impact assessments, because they’re only temporary, you know, then we are embarked on that downward course.'”
Mark Harper, former chief whip, noted that the new law regarding masks expires December 21st, three months earlier than self-isolation laws.
The Government stated it will review all Covid curbs in the next three weeks. Sajid Javid, Health Secretary, insists that they will be removed when Omicron is more deadly than the Delta variant.
The UK has tightened its travel rules. Anyone arriving in the UK must now isolate themselves until they receive a negative result on day two.
This is the fundamental choice between going towards heaven or hell.
Steve Baker
Whitehall source said The TelegraphThe government views self-isolation and mask as well as travel rules. “one package”.
Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of UK Health Security Agency, had earlier sparked controversy saying that Brits should be more social over Christmas.
These remarks led to Downing St’s firm dismissal of her comments, which read: “She gives advice to the government, she is not the government.”
Omicron has already been identified in 22 cases. Doctors and scientists will need more information over the next few weeks to determine how the super-strain affects hospitalisations or deaths.
Experts worry that this fast-growing variant could be able to evade vaccines. It carries approximately 50 mutations.
Brits were informed by the PM that they are safe. “crucial”Everyone is encouraged to come forward to receive their booster shots against the Omicron variant.
Johnson stated that the third dose of the drug will provide more protection against the mutant strain and said there are no additional Covid restrictions.
He said, “The best way show our grit and to do our bit is to step forward when it comes time for the booster.
“When your turn comes, get your booster. Ask your family and friends for the same.
“It’s time for another great British vaccination effort. We’ve done it before and we’re going to do it again. And let’s not give this virus a second chance.”
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