Category: London
UK SAGE: “it is highly likely there are currently thousands of new omicron infections per day in the UK”
“it is highly likely there are currently thousands of new omicron infections per day in the UK. More...
UKHSA updated risk assessment for Omicron variant, 8th December 2021
The UK government has updated its risk assessment for the Omicron variant today. More...
UK: Boris Johnson announces new restrictions to combat bad press Omicron
Boris Johnson has announced new Covid restrictions for the UK today to combat the spread of the Omicron variant in the country. More...
UK SAGE: 1,000 Omicron hospitalizations a day by new year
BBC Health Reporter: “The number of people needing hospital treatment from the Omicron variant may reach at least 1,000 a day in England by the end of the year without extra restrictions being put in place – Sage scientists have told ministers.” More...
Israel: Triple jabbed doctor found infected with Omicron after flight from London
Two Israeli cardiologists have been confirmed as infected with the Omicron variant, a spokesperson for Sheba hospital confirmed. More...
Is Omicron another Plague Island export?
Is Omicron another Plague Island export? Both the Alpha and Delta variants were exported across the globe from the UK because of its laissez-faire attitude to border controls. More...
UK: Hundreds of possible Omicron infections being reported
THE UK now has nine confirmed cases of the mutant Covid variant Omicron. More...
FT: dozens of suspected Omicron cases in the UK
“A third Omicron case was identified in the UK and dozens more were being treated as suspected cases, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.” More...
UK: Third Omicron case confirmed, was last seen in Westminster
A third person infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in the UK, health officials have said. More...
So what is the plan for when the vaccines fail?
“I think it’s time to ask the vaccine taskforce and the government, what is your plan for an escape variant? More...