Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently after being briefed on the impact Christmas had on infections and hospital pressures, it has been reported.
08.12.2021 - 16:20 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Plan B of Covid restrictions could soon be implemented by the government to tackle the Omicron variant, it has been reported.
According to reports in the Financial Times, Boris Johnson could announce the new measures as soon as today.
In the autumn Sajid Javid said Plan B could be used in the event of a coroanvirus surge.
The government's Plan B would prioritise public measures to help control the spread of the virus while minimising its impact on the economy and social life.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not expected to announce further Covid restrictions imminently after being briefed on the impact Christmas had on infections and hospital pressures, it has been reported.
Monday marks D-Day for New Year's Eve celebrations as pubs, clubs and restaurants face an anxious wait over possible new Covid restrictions.
Boris Johnson is expected to make a final call on whether to introduce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve.
Covid-19 cases are soaring in Greater Manchester’s hotspots as the Prime Minister considers introducing tougher restrictions to get a grip on the Omicron variant.
A Tory MP has revealed why he rebelled against the government as it passed new laws aimed at halting the spread of Covid-19.
Nicola Sturgeon has said she found it “incredulous” the Prime Minister and Chancellor did not attend a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee called to discuss the the surging tide of covid infections.
Boris Johnson has been left rudderless on his Brexit policy after his chief negotiator walked out of cabinet pouring scorn on the Prime Minister’s covid restrictions and tax policies.
Brexit minister Lord Frost has resigned from the Cabinet, the Mail on Sunday has reported.
As Covid cases rise across the UK in the run-up to Christmas, the government has introduced a string of new rules to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant.
Health officials have advised “stringent national measures” are needed by next weekend to avoid Covid hospitalisations surpassing last winter’s peak, according to a leaked document.
Boris Johnson is now 'considering bringing in new Plan C coronavirus restrictions', according to reports.
New 'Plan B' measures to try and curb the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been announced by the government.
Boris Johnson has announced that Plan B measures will be brought in to help curb the spread of the new Omicron variant.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that England will move to 'Plan B' following the increase in cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, meaning fresh restrictions will come into force.
Plan B measures will be brought in to curb the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Boris Johnson has announced.