Fresh Covid rules are being considered by ministers after they were told that two vaccine doses offer little protection against catching the Omicron variant. Contacts of known cases are likely to have to test themselves every day to prevent a huge surge in infections over Christmas. Scientific advisers also want people to prove that they are negative for coronavirus before going to public places. The Omicron variant is likely to account for most cases of Covid in Britain within the next two weeks and scientists fear that the scale of infections could overwhelm the NHS even if most cases are mild. SponsoredMichael Gove, the levelling up secretary, who has been at the forefront of those pushing for tougher measures, held a meeting of the government’s

Source: The Times December 11, 2021 05:36 UTC