Officially, a NEW super-strain from Covid has been named. “variant of concern”There have been two cases in the UK.
Sir Patrick Vallance, Britain’s chief scientist adviser, spoke out today to share three ways Brits can defeat the Omicron variant and save Christmas.
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Limit the entry of people into the country
Vallance spoke at the Covid Press Conference and stated that the first way to limit the incidence of the condition is through the prevention of further cases. “horrific”The variant was meant to stop infected people from entering the UK.
“The first is to try to limit the number of cases that enter the country from places that have got lots of cases,”He stated.
“And that means trying to detect people and prevent them from spreading in the country.”
Earlier in the press conference the PM announced that everyone arriving into Britain will be asked to take a PCR for Covid-19 test on the second day – regardless if they are vaccinated.
Travellers need to be able to isolate themselves until they are able provide a negative outcome.
Reduce spread
Britain can also tackle the variant by reducing the spread and severity of the infections.
Vallance stated that it was possible to do this by reporting every Omicron variant case and making sure that infected individuals are isolated – thus reducing the spread.
“The second is to make sure that when we do have cases in the country, and we will have cases just as other countries will have, that we try and limit spread in the country and that means detecting those cases, making sure the contacts are identified,”The scientific expert stated.
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Sajid Javid stated that the South African variant has been identified. “may be more transmissible”Added to the Delta strain: “The vaccines that we currently have may be less effective”.
Officials are trying desperately to locate thousands of people who arrived in South Africa within the last ten days.
Two cases have been reported of Omicron variants in Britain so far.
These two cases, which are currently isolated, are believed to be connected to South African travel.
Defense through boosters
Britain could also fight the new strain by getting all Brits vaccinated, even the booster shot.
“And the third is to bolster our defences,”Vallance stated.
“And the defences are first and foremost to make sure that the vaccines are boosted because very high levels of antibody coverage will create a higher proportion of people protected even against a variant.”
Sajid Javid, a British physician, called for all eligible Brits last night to get their booster jabs urgently
“We must continue to act with caution, and do all we can to keep this virus at bay including, once you are eligible, getting your booster shot,”Mr Javid spoke.
“We’ve already given over 16 million booster shots. The booster jab was already important before we knew about this variant – but now, it could not be more important.
“So please, if you’re eligible get your booster shot, do not delay.”
MASK ON
The new variant and high number of cases prompted fears about this Christmas being cancelled.
According to a senior aviation source, there are “serious jitters”Telling is a key component of every industry.The Times: “There is now a massive question mark over Christmas.
“It is clear the red list will expand and that will have a massive knock on.”
Facial coverings will soon be required in shops and on public transportation. “next week”A statement from 10 Downing Street stated that.
Following the press conference by Prime Minister, this statement stated: “Face covers will be compulsory in shops and public transport starting next week.
“All hospitality settings will be exempt.”