UK Covid19 restrictions to contain new Omicron variant

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[ Excerpt from the Guardian, read full article ]

The Government is putting in place additional restrictions following more occurrences of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus.

Face coverings are now Mandatory in all indoor spaces, including shops, public transport (buses, trains, etc).

All arrivals to the UK must take a PCR on or before day 2 of arrival and self isolate until they receive a negative result.

 

Boris Johnson has expressed “absolute confidence” that people will enjoy a better Christmas this year than last, despite reimposing a range of restrictions – including compulsory mask-wearing – to combat the new, highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19.

 

The Omicron variant can affect those who are doubly vaccinated and has a higher re-infection rate.

You are encouraged to receive a booster jab if it has been 6 months since your 2nd vaccination.

The vaccination for 12-15 year olds is now rolled out.

 

For accurate information visit:


www.nhs.uk

GOV.uk : https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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