Tougher curbs likely as Omicron hits another daily high of 12,133 in U.K.
The Hindu
Current Plan B rules for England include COVID vaccine passes for events, face masks in most indoor settings and people being urged to work from home if they can.
The U.K. Cabinet is on December 20 holding talks to consider options for tougher lockdown restrictions as the country recorded another daily high of Omicron cases at 12,133.
The total number of confirmed Omicron cases in the U.K. stands at 37,101, taking the overall COVID-19 infections tally to 82,886 on December 19. A further 45 COVID-related deaths have been reported in people who died within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.
“I just can’t make hard, fast guarantees,” said U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab when asked if tougher lockdown measures are expected.
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