UK Covid Case Numbers Hit A New Record Of 183,037
183,037 new cases of Covid were reported in the UK on Wednesday. After delays over Christmas, Northern Ireland’s numbers include data for five days, accounting for almost 23,000 cases. A shortage of lateral flow tests has been creating frustration among people. Dr Jenny Harries, head of the UK’s Health Security Agency said the supply will […]
Record Increase in COVID Cases in UK; London Swept by Omicron
The UK reported 122,186 COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates suggesting vast swathes of London’s population are infected, underscoring the relentless advance of the Omicron variant. Over the last seven days, cases of Omicron have greatly increased, especially in the capital, London. Models from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Friday that […]
The UK Reduces Self-isolation To Seven Days As Omicron Spreads
The British government announced on Wednesday that Covid-19 self-isolation would be shortened from ten days to seven days for people in England who get two consecutive negative results on lateral flow tests. Throughout the UK, the Omicron variant has spread rapidly and there have been record levels of cases over the past week. Many industries, […]
Omicron Spread Declared A Major Incident In London
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, declared a “major incident” after the Omicron variant spread throughout the city. As the term indicates, a major incident is defined as an event with wide-ranging serious consequences that require special arrangements to reduce disruptions of city services. The number of new Covid cases in London over the past […]