London: As the Covid19 Omicron variant has slightly down from the highs from the country, the UK government has decided not to impose further COVID-19 lockdown curbs before the New Year.
After meetings with experts to assess the latest coronavirus data on Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the same.
“We will continue to monitor the data carefully, but there will be no new restrictions introduced in England before the New Year,” Johnson tweeted.
“However, I would urge everyone to continue to act cautiously given the rising number of Omicron cases. Most importantly I urge everyone to get their first, second or booster jab without delay to protect yourselves and your loved ones,” he said.
It came as the UK recorded 98,515 coronavirus cases on Monday slightly down from the highs of over 100,000 in previous days. Scientists have expressed cautious hope that infections are slowing down and that fewer people are requiring hospitalisation due to Omicron, which is believed to now makeup 90 per cent of all COVID cases in England.
