As more cases of the Omicron Covid variant are identified across England, the government has brought in further Coronavirus restrictions.
The new strain, which has been linked to travel to southern Africa, might spread more rapidly than other Covid variants, the World Health Organisation has warned.
In an effort to reduce infections, the government has reintroduced face mask wearing, test and trace and social isolation rules and have ramped up the vaccine booster programme.
From Tuesday (30 November) in England, it will be a legal requirement to wear a face covering in certain settings. Read more:Mum slams school after being fined for keeping son, 8, home with Covid symptoms These settings include public transport and transport hubs,
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