Omicron fears dampened last-minute Christmas retail boost, figures show
Hopes for a near-term Christmas boost for UK retail destinations have been dampened by the rise of Omicron, home work and consumer nervousness about missing … Read more
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Covid round-up: Latest updates amid wave of Omicron cases
Boris Johnson has suggested sticking to Plan B measures in England amid the rising number of Covid cases, concerns about school returns and the possibility … Read more
When will the Covid pandemic end? Latest WHO forecast as Omicron continues to surge
Optimists were a glimmer of hope as the chief of the Who Health Organization says the Covid pandemic could end in the near future – … Read more
Boris Johnson plans to 'ride out Omicron wave' without new Covid restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to endorse new barrier curbs, saying England will “ride the Omicron wave,” which will sweep Britain with no new … Read more
NHS staff in England ‘reduced to tears’ by staff shortages caused by Omicron
NHS employees in England were “moved to tears” by staff shortages due to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, said the Royal College of Nursing. … Read more
Expert warns of surge in Omicron infections as schools reopen
Infectious diseases expert Professor Neil Ferguson told the BBC’s Today program that reopening schools will likely lead to an increase in coronavirus infections, but they … Read more
Normal life could return in 2 months as Omicron helps end pandemic, expert predicts
The chief epidemiologist at the Danish state serum institute, Tyra Grove Krause, expects the surge in cases of the latest variant to peak later this … Read more
Omicron Threat Looms
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Omicron symptom on skin, lips and nails that warns you need URGENT Covid treatment
Omicron tends to present with symptoms that differ from traditional signs of the coronavirus. Here are the lesser-known emergency warning signs of the new variant … Read more
Pupils 'to wear masks in secondary school classes' as Omicron spreads
According to reports, students in secondary school will wear masks again as they fear the absence of staff could cripple classes. Children are asked to … Read more
