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1. • • Health Secretary Sajid Javid told the BBC ministers had acted "swiftly" and "in a proportionate way" as news of the variant emerged. Other measures will see people arriving in the UK required to take PCR tests and isolate until they get a negative result. Both this requirement and the mask mandate will come into effect at 04:00 GMT on Tuesday.
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     Covid: Third case of Omicron variant detected in the UK - BBC

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   What happens after the Omicron variant emergence in the UK?

   • 27th November 2021 Press Conference with British Sign Language The Prime Minister has today confirmed new temporary and precautionary measures following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the UK. The Omicron variant contains a large number of spike protein mutations as well as mutations in other parts of the viral genome.

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   Does the UK have a Omicron variant?

   • The UK government thanks the government of South Africa for its surveillance of this variant and its transparency. The Prime Minister has today confirmed new temporary and precautionary measures following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the UK.

   Prime Minister sets out new measures as Omicron variant ... - GOV.UK

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   How will the UK respond to Omicron?

   • The government's response is to test everyone coming in to the UK, isolate all Omicron contacts, ramp up boosting and bring back compulsory face masks in some public places. Let's be clear - that will not stop more Omicron cases arriving or circulating. It's already arrived. If a virus is good at spreading then eventually it will slip through.

   New Covid variant: Will new measures against Omicron work?

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   What happened to the Omicron variant?

   • There was also a drop off in prevalence from rounds 15 to 16 in those aged 65 to 74. As reporting for this round ended on 14 December, it only picked up the beginning of the large rise and the record number of cases now being reported across the England due to the prevalence of the Omicron variant.

   Latest REACT-1 findings show Omicron infections rising fast, while

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   What has the Prime Minister said about the Omicron variant?

   • The Prime Minister has today confirmed new temporary and precautionary measures following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the UK. This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government 27th November 2021 Press Conference with British Sign Language

   Prime Minister sets out new measures as Omicron variant ... - GOV.UK

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   Is the Omicron variant more transmissible?

   • Confirmed cases and contacts are being followed up and requested to isolate and get tested as necessary. The Omicron variant contains a large number of spike protein mutations as well as mutations in other parts of the viral genome, with early indications suggesting this variant may be more transmissible.

   Measures against Omicron variant come into effect: 30 November 2021

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   Nov 27, 2021 · Prime Minister confirms new, temporary measures to respond to emergence of UK cases of the Omicron variant. All international arrivals to take a Day 2 PCR test and self-isolate until they...

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4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-59769967Omicron: Good news, bad news and what it all means - BBC

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   Dec 24, 2021 · Restrictions are tightening in parts of the UK and other European countries in order to tackle the new variant. There's a constant stream of new information - some worrying, some positive.

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   Nov 30, 2021 · New measures to respond to emergence of Omicron variant come into force at 4am. Face coverings compulsory in shops and on public transport. All international arrivals to take a Day 2 PCR test...

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   Dec 23, 2021 · The latest findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI, covering 23 November to 14 December 2021 (round 16 of the study), detected 11 cases of the Omicron variant for data sequenced up...

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   Nov 28, 2021 · The government's response is to test everyone coming in to the UK, isolate all Omicron contacts, ramp up boosting and bring back compulsory face masks in some public places.

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   Nov 29, 2021 · Summary. Booster jabs will be offered to all over 18s in the UK in response to the new Omicron variant - 11 cases have been detected. The gap between second doses and boosters is also being...

10. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk › 2022/02/10 › how-well-doHow well do vaccines protect against Omicron? What the data ...

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    Feb 10, 2022 · Protection against hospitalisation from Omicron: After two doses of any vaccine: 25-35% protection after twenty-five weeks. After a Pfizer booster: around 90%, dropping to around 75%...