BORIS Johnson said today that he does not plan to introduce additional Covid restrictions over the next three week.
Ed Argar, minister of health, stated that there will be a further tightening in daily life. “not something I’m anticipating”.
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And he insists that he’s “looking forward to a Christmas with family and friends”Despite Omicron variant concerns.
Travel rules for Saturday are being tightened. Mandatory masks will be reintroduced into public places.
In shops and public transport, people will need to cover their faces. However, they won’t have to do so in bars and restaurants.
Mr. Argar stated that there is no plan to tighten restrictions “at this point”And that “hopefully we won’t need to make any changes”.
Sajid Javid today will update MPs with a major update on Britain’s fight to the Omicron variant.
At 3.30pm, the health secretary will update Parliament about the latest battle against the virus.
His appearance is expected to be accompanied by scientists who will approve booster jabs today for all UK adults.
The gap between the third and second doses may be reduced by the JCVI expert team to just five months.
Three cases of Omicron super-strain have already been confirmed in Britain.
Mr. Argar said that this number will invariably rise, and that the UK would be a better place. “can’t stop”Spreading the variant
He stated that No 10’s best hope is to get the best. “slow it down”While scientists learn more.
He stated that they will need to understand the strain for at least three weeks.
He replied, “There are three confirmed Omicron cases.” To be truthful, I expect it to increase.
“We don’t know the speed at which it is moving, nor what its numbers are. Therefore, we are trying to slow down it. It can’t be stopped.
“We’re trying to give ourselves the time to understand how it works and how it interacts with the vaccine.”
More than 75 “probable”Sources from Government say that Omricon variant cases were flagged along with at least 150 others.
MinistersAnd scientists are scrambling to work out how contagious and dangerous the new strain is.
However, one doctor in South Africa has claimed the variant does not cause loss of taste or smell but has “unusual” and “mild”You may experience intense fatigue or high heart rate.
Mr. Argar stated that he expected a JCVI announcement on the extension of the booster program “within the coming hours”.