Boris Johnson will hold a press conference later today after cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant were found in the UK. The Prime Minister will speak at Downing Street alongside UK Chief Medical Officer Chris White and UK Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance on Saturday.Mr Johnson is expected to 'set out further measures' to tackle the variant during his press conference later today.
It comes after two cases of the Omicron variant were identified in the UK. Scientists have expressed their concerns over the strain, which is believed to be driving a surge in infection in the southern African region.There are also fears that vaccine protection may be less effective in tackling the variant.UK Health Minister Sajid Javid announced
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