'We can't afford to be complacent' - People of Bolton speak out on suspected Omicron cases

A major incident has been declared in London as Omicron continues to wreak havoc across the country.

A further 88,376 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the UK as of 9am - the highest daily total since the pandemic began.

Supergrass have postponed all of their remaining December shows due to the “uncertainty” caused by a rise of Omicron cases in the UK.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Supergrass’ Gaz CoombesThe band were set to play their first hometown show in 12 years on December 18 at the O2 Academy Oxford, followed by a gig in Glasgow and a headline show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.

The leader of Rochdale council has warned the borough could face ‘a nightmare before Christmas’ as Omicron cases rocket across the country.

The UK has today recorded the highest number of daily Coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.

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.

The UK's coronavirus alert level has been raised from level three to four amid the concerning surge of Omicron cases.

The UK Covid Alert Level has been urgently increased in light of a rapid increase in Omicron cases.

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.

As cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus surge across the UK, some governments have effectively banned UK citizens from entering.

A pupil at an Oldham secondary school is suspected to have tested positive for the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.

The Health Secretary has warned that the UK could see a million Omicron infections by the end of December in what could become a 'perilous winter'.

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.

A winter lockdown cannot be ruled out amid fears over the Omicron variant, a leading Covid expert has said.

Health officials have identified a 'significant' outbreak of Covid-19 - including a small number of Omicron variant cases - in the Highlands.

Heating issues which forced Royal Bolton Hospital to turn away emergency and maternity patients have now been fixed.