Health secretary Sajid Javid previously expressed hopes that these new measures could be lifted again “within weeks” and urged people to “carry on with Christmas plans”.īut on Monday, he also warned that there were “no guarantees” when it comes to the UK’s fight against Covid. On Monday, Johnson did not say the UK would not lockdown again, explaining: “Throughout the pandemic I’ve been at great pains to stress to the public that we have to watch where the pandemic is going and we take whatever steps are necessary to protect public health.” The country has now moved to ‘plan B’ where NHS Covid passes are expected to be used, and people are advised to work from home where possible. When he first introduced new measures – which include mandatory face masks in shops and on public transport, along with tightened rules about international travel – he said they were “temporary and precautionary” restrictions which were set to be reviewed after three weeks.īut the government’s language has intensified since Omicron cases has soared.
However, Johnson has also refused to rule out introducing more restrictions to tackle Omicron in the coming weeks. Should Britain be ready for its fourth lockdown in less than two years? What has Downing Street said?ĭowning Street has not announced any plans to introduce a lockdown any time soon. One person has died after testing positive for the new variant, while approximately 10 patients have been hospitalised with it.īoris Johnson has already put the UK under ‘Plan B’ restrictions and is accelerating the booster programme. The government has announced new restrictions which came into place on Tuesday after a new variant of concern, Omicron, was identified.Īt least 3,000 Omicron cases have been reported in the UK so far. With Omicron cases rising, can the UK expect there to be another lockdown? (Photo: Rowan Jordan via Getty Images)
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