Boris Johnson’s Cabinet ‘brief’ amid reports of two-week closure of the department

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Cabinet ministers received a briefing on the latest situation regarding the Omicron formula, according to the Palestinian News Agency.

There was no cabinet meeting or further discussion but ministers were given an update on the data surrounding the variable.

Reports suggest that two-week circuit breaker shutdowns could be implemented between Christmas and New Years – with bars and restaurants serving outdoors, and a Rule 6 outdoors as well.

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Internal mixing will be banned under reports, as Omicron has ruptured worldwide.

The World Health Organization said the Omicron variant had been identified in 89 countries as of Thursday and the doubling time was between 1.5 and 3 days.

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The United Kingdom recorded 90,000 new cases on Friday, with more than 300 cases in London hospitals with Covid.

The World Health Organization said data was still limited on the severity of stress, but added: “Given the rapidly increasing number of cases, many health care systems are likely to be rapidly overwhelmed.”

Under the lockdown, schools are reported to remain open, as will some sectors such as the retail sector, but SAGE has warned after Christmas it may be too late.

A government spokesperson said: “The government will continue to look closely at all emerging data and will keep our measures under review as we learn more about this alternative.”

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