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27 Nov, 15 tweets, 2 min read
Boris Johnson will hold a surprise Covid press conference after omicron variant found in UK

Watch live here ⬇️

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Boris Johnson begins his surprise Covid press conference

Boris Johnson says "targeted and proportionate measures" must be taken as precaution
New rules:
Anyone who enters the UK must take a PCR test by the end of the second day after arrival and self isolate until they have a negative result.
All contacts of those who test positive with a suspected omicron case to isolate for 10 days regardless of vaccination status.
New rules:
Mask rules being tightened up in shops and on public transport.
Fresh push for people to get their booster jabs.
Countries increasingly reporting omicron cases is "virtually inevitable", said Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England.
Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser, said these steps must be taken:

1. Limit number of cases entering the UK

2. Limit spread in the UK when cases are identified

3. Ensure people get their booster jabs
Professor Chris Whitty said anti-viral pills for Covid-19, which were approved by the UK earlier this month, need a "rethink" because of the new variant.
The PM admitted the latest restrictions on travel "sound tough", but added: "That's the way it's got to be."
The PM admitted the latest restrictions on travel "sound tough", but added: "That's the way it's got to be."
Germany has confirmed its first two cases of the new omicron strain of Covid-19, in travellers who arrived at Munich airport from South Africa, regional officials said.
Italy has detected a case of the new variant.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "we all have a part to play in beating" the new omicron coronavirus variant.
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