British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that The United Kingdom will move to Plan B, in an attempt to stop the spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
During a press conference on Downing Street on Wednesday night, the prime minister confirmed the new measures, advising employees to return to work from home on Monday if conditions allow.
57 countries have already registered cases of Omicron
According to the WHO, the number of hospitalizations will increase
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Vaccination passports are introduced for access to certain sites, including nightclubs, as well as for events involving a large number of visitors, such as sports events.
While, Johnson again ruled out compulsory vaccination.
Wearing face masks is mandatory indoors, including for theaters and cinemas, from Friday.
The fate is still unclear at Christmas parties this year.
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At the moment there is 568 confirmed cases of the option in the country, but experts are they fear that the actual number is significantly higher – perhaps as many as 10,000 infected.
We remind you that this move is coming, when the government came under heavy pressure over allegations of holiday parties on Downing Street last year.
We are seeing growth in Omicron cases in the UK that mirrors the rapid increases seen in South Africa.
That is why it is now the proportionate and responsible thing to move to Plan B in England, to slow the spread of the virus.
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— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 8, 2021
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These revelations led to at least one resignation, and the prime minister was forced to apologize.
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