New data has revealed that over 90 per cent of local areas in the UK have seen a steady increase in Covid infection rates.
08.12.2021 - 18:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The number of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus is rising in the UK each day.
Boris Johnson said the new strain of coronavirus, which was first identified in South Africa, appears to be “more transmissible” than the Delta strain.
Scientists have predicted that the variant will overtake Delta as the dominant variant in the UK in a matter of weeks.
However, experts have said it is still too early to determine the severity of the disease the new strain causes, and that more data
New data has revealed that over 90 per cent of local areas in the UK have seen a steady increase in Covid infection rates.
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled an extra £30M ($40M) to help theatres and museums in England impacted by the Omicron variant, while cinemas can apply for grants of up to £6,000 ($7,950) per premises.
The Queen has cancelled her traditional Christmas plans at Sandringham, due to Covid fears.
A major incident has been declared in London as Omicron continues to wreak havoc across the country.
Health leaders from across Greater Manchester have released a message to residents about what they can do to help stop an exponential rise in Omicron cases.
Boris Johnson has refused to rule out further coronavirus restrictions being introduced ahead of Christmas as the Omicron variant spreads.
Boris Johnson has announced all adults will be offered an emergency booster this month amid a 'tidal wave' of Omicron.
Every adult in the UK will be able to get a booster vaccine by the end of the year, Boris Johnson has promised.
Boris Johnson it set to address the country tonight on Coronavirus and the booster rollout, as the UK's threat level was raised.
People who come in contact with someone who has Covid-19 should take a lateral flow test every day for a week, the government has announced.
Coronavirus measures aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant have been introduced in England - and there are more to come this week and next.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered citizens to work from home if possible, made masks mandatory in certain indoor venues and is introducing “Covid passports” as a form of entry.