Speaking on his way into the cabinet on Tuesday morning, he told RTÉ that based on the current trajectory of the disease “and based on how many people have been vaccinated and boosted”, lifting most of the remaining restrictions “is the appropriate thing to do at this time”. Source link
Nadra Ahmed, head of the National Care Association, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that, while care providers would aim to allow unlimited visits, the changes would come with some challenges, such as staff shortages and infection control measures. Source link
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the changes following a significant fall in new case numbers last week. Source link
Nightclubs will reopen and large indoor events can resume from 24 January, Nicola Sturgeon confirms. Source link
Restrictions to lift gradually, with sports fans returning, followed by hospitality back to normal. Source link
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Starting Dec. 31, the United States will lift travel restrictions from eight countries in southern Africa. The restrictions were first announced in late November in response to concerns about Omicron, the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19. Omicron was … Read more
But Boris Johnson says “we can’t rule out any further measures after Christmas” as Omicron spreads fast. Source link
The health secretary says ministers are considering wider factors before bringing in stricter measures. Source link
Around 70 Tory MPs are expected to vote against some new rules – but Labour will vote in favour. Source link
The deputy first minister says lockdown measures could be reinstated if Omicron spreads. Source link