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Full scale of London’s Omicron explosion revealed by borough

T he Omicron explosion in London was laid bare on Wednesday with Covid cases sky-rocketing by more than 200 per cent in a week in eight boroughs, official figures reveal. They spiralled... Read more »
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Omicron milder in UK — New Year’s fireworks — Liz vs. No. 10 – POLITICO

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Ministers say ‘nothing in the data’ to force new Omicron curbs in England

Boris Johnson today suggested NHS staff could be moved to plug shortages amid fears about the Omicron wave triggering a lockdown by default.       The PM revealed that the government is... Read more »
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Omicron: U.K. medics warn of looming breaking point

LONDON — Britain’s main nurses’ union warned Monday that exhaustion and surging coronavirus cases among medical staff are pushing them to the breaking point, adding to pressure on the government for new... Read more »
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Covid-19: South London school forced to close over Omicron cases

A South London school has been forced to close due to a Covid outbreak, including Omicron cases. Dulwich Hamlet Junior School in Dulwich has shut its doors to students because of a... Read more »
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‘No evidence’ Omicron less severe than Delta, say UK researchers

Covid-19 cases in the UK soared past 93,000 to reach a record high for the third consecutive day on Friday, as researchers warned there was “no evidence” that Omicron was milder than... Read more »
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Covid briefing as Mark Drakeford warns Wales to brace for ‘difficult’ January as he shares latest Omicron case predictions

Here are the coronavirus morning headlines for Sunday, January 2, as the First Minister reiterated his warning that Wales is set to experience “challenging weeks” in January as the Omicron variant has... Read more »

PM NOT expected to impose Covid rules next week as national jabs rollout SLOWS Omicron

THE Prime Minister is NOT expected to impose further restrictions when Plan B is reviewed next week, The Sun has been told. Whitehall sources say the PM is set to “maintain the... Read more »
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London Covid: The foods that could help you battle Omicron

A record number of Londoners tested positive for Covid-19 last week, as the Omicron variant continues to rip though the capital leading up to the New Year. As January kicks off, many... Read more »
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Omicron UK LIVE: New Covid restrictions announced for Wales with sport to be played with no crowds

Hospitality leader calls for support within next day The operator of the Real Greek and Franco Manca restaurant chains has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce further support for businesses “in the... Read more »