UK COVID ALERT LEVEL INCREASED OVER OMICRON SPREAD

Sun 12 December 2021:

Due to an increase in Omicron cases, the UK raised the Covid warning level from 3 to 4 on Sunday. It’s the second-highest rating, signifying “transmission is high and pressure on healthcare services is widespread and substantial or rising”.

Previously, the government had enforced new virus regulations requiring people over the age of 30 to receive booster vaccinations.

According to reports, the country has over 3,000 Omicron cases. First persons with Omicron were admitted to the hospital, according to Minister Nadim Zahawi.

In London, the Omicron form now accounts for 30% of COVID-19 cases. The administration stated on Friday that it was switching to “Plan B,” making face-covering mandatory in public venues, including public transportation.

The new rule allowed the police to enforce “compliance” if people do not adhere to the government’s directive. People will also have to carry Covid passes which shows proof of vaccination. The government also called on people to work from home if they can.

With almost 146,000 deaths and 10 million COVID-19 cases, Britain is one among the worst-affected countries.

With 58,194 COVID-19 infections recorded on Friday, the UK reported the largest number of coronavirus illnesses since January. Due to the increase in cases, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that the Omicron variant could become the dominant strain by mid-December.

PM Johnson had previously warned that Omicron cases were doubling every two to three days and urged people to be “humble in the face of the virus.”

The present measures are being implemented as the country prepares for the Christmas season. Last December 19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a strict “stay at home” order for residents of London and southeast England.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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