As the booster campaign continues, vaccine companies are already developing Omicron-specific jabs that could be ready as soon as the springA decision on whether to impose further Covid restrictions in time for New Year’s Eve is poised on a knife edge after latest figures showed rising hospital admissions in London. A total of 386 Covid-19 admissions were recorded by hospitals in London — up 92 per cent week-on-week and the highest number for a single day since February 1. Admissions in London during the second wave peaked at 977 on January 6. SponsoredAcross England, 1,246 admissions were recorded on December 22, up 55 per cent week-on-week and the highest number for a single day since February 16. At the same time daily government figures showed a further 122,186 lab-confirmed Covid cases, another new record.

Source: The Times December 24, 2021 23:35 UTC