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.
When Omicron restrictions could be lifted as government tightens measures to tackle new variant
06.12.2021 - 20:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Boris Johnson has introduced new measures to tackle the Omicron variant of coronavirus.
New restrictions on face coverings came into force last week, while rules around international travel and testing were also tightened.
It is now compulsory to wear a mask in England in shops and settings such as banks, post offices, hairdressers, and public transport.
All travellers arriving into the UK must also take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
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