Britain convenes an extraordinary meeting of G-7 health ministers over Omicron – EU

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The British government announced new measures yesterday in an attempt to slow down the spread of the option. The rules for those arriving in the country have been tightened, and wearing masks is mandatory in retail outlets and public transport in England.

A third case of COVID Omicron has been identified in Germany

Some students will also have to wear masks in the common areas of the schools.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for precautionary measures and swift action.

“We take the Omicron option very seriously and we know we are racing against time,” Von der Layen said during a visit to Latvia.

She added that not everything is known yet, as scientists and manufacturers will need two to three weeks to get a full idea of ​​the strength of the option.
The general rule is: “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst,” she said.

She said the EU was “safe” when it came to vaccines.

The Pfizer / Biontech contract to buy 1.8 billion vaccines includes a clause allowing manufacturers to adapt the vaccine to new mutations within 100 days, Von Der Layen said.