CUSTOMERS may have to wear masks when they go to the pub with their friends for a festive pint. This is due to fears about a new super-strain called Covid.
Boris Johnson, surprise press conference organizer on Saturday night, announced that face coverings must now be worn in shops as well as on public transport.
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Children in Years 7 and higher must wear them in school’s communal areas.
Experts say it is now the right time to bring back masks in hospitality venues such as bars, restaurants and pubs.
This confirms that nine variant Omicron cases have been confirmed in the UK. There are hundreds more to be found.
A person infected with the virus in Essex visited KFCs and schools before falling ill.
Six cases have been confirmed in Scotland this morning.
Officials are working hard to stop the spread. It is believed to be more easily transmissible than Delta. There are also fears that it could make jabs less effective.
Sky News was told by Professor Sir Mark Walport of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. “good cause to be concerned”.
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Be aware that it is coming! “impossible”He said that the best thing Brits could do to stop the spread of the disease was to get the jab and to wear a mask.
“If you are in a small, poorly ventilated enclosed space, it makes sense to wear a mask,”He said.
It’s impossible to drink and eat while moving, but it is possible if you do.
“Infection can occur in enclosed spaces indoors. We know this and it’s more common for people to be indoors as it gets colder.
“So if you’re going to wear masks in shops, it makes sense to wear them in other places as well.”
Dr Amir Khan, a Good Morning Britain doctor, said that those going to Christmas parties should wear double-jabs.
Arguing that he wants new restrictions from the PM “go further”He said, “In terms of Christmas parties the sensible thing to do is make sure everyone has been double-vaccinated.
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“Do a lateral flow test if you don’t have symptoms, stay away if you do, and make sure venues are well-ventilated.”
Professor Greg Towers from University College London said that failure to wear a face mask could result in us being placed in lockdowns.
Times Radio spoke to him: “If we don’t wear masks and ignore social distancing regulations, and pretend it’s over, then we’ll get another large wave of infection and get locked down again.
“If we don’t want lockdown we’ve got to try and stop the spread by easier means like mask-wearing and social distancing.”
Edward Argar, the Health Minister, said that this morning the Government was not yet moving into “plan B” restrictions.
He also defended his decision to not insist on masks being worn in pubs and eateries, telling BBC Breakfast that it was partly due to the nature of restaurants and pubs as places where people eat, drink, and are served.
“They may go to a bar to order a drink, but will often then sip the drink on their way back to their table where they will be seated. It’s about striking a proportionate balance.”
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has plans to give millions more Brits booster jabs as an emergency measure to stop the spread of Omicron.
It is possible to take a decision today on whether to expand the program or close the gap between the first and third doses.
Professor Anthony Harnden was the deputy chairman of the group. He stated that boosters could be extended at any age and that there should be a reduction in the time between second and three doses. “a sensible strategy”.
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