Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference today, it has been announced.
The Prime Minister will address the nation to explain the new measures implemented to control the spread of the new Omicron variant.
As reported by The Mirror the Prime Minister will likely discuss the new rules that came into effect at 4am on Tuesday November 30 regarding travel, face masks and the rollout of booster vaccines.
The press conference is expected to take place at around 5pm, here are some of the topics the Prime Minister is expected to discuss.
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Confirmed Omicron variant Covid cases in the UK
Update on Omicron cases
It is likely that Mr Johnson will give an update on the current number of cases of the Omicron variant in the UK.
As reported in Sky News, three more cases have been found in Scotland, which have taken the UK total to 14.
COVID UPDATE: All international arrivals entering England must take a day 2 PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result. pic.twitter.com/BuQcUzkFMb
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 27, 2021
Explain need for new Covid measures
Its is expected that the Prime Minister will discuss the need for new rules that have been introduced today (Tuesday November 30).
In a Downing Street press release issued today it mentioned that the measures are “temporary and precautionary” and will be reviewed in three weeks.
Face coverings are again compulsory in England in shops and settings such as banks, post offices, hairdressers, and public transport, while all travellers returning to the UK must take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
All contacts of suspected Omicron cases must self-isolate, regardless of their age or vaccination status.
Plans for NHS booster jab rollout
In Saturday’s press conference Mr Johnson said that although there is not much information on the effectiveness of vaccines on the Omicron…
Source : times
