Concerns over Omicron have been raised in recent days as we get closer to the festive period. Nicola Sturgeon yesterday claimed that the reproduction rate, or R number, of the Covid variant could be as high as four.
Early studies have also shown that the effectiveness of two vaccine doses may fall when it comes up against Omicron.The First Minister went on to announce a series of measures designed to help Scots enjoy their Christmas celebrations safely.This included reducing the number of non-household contacts before and after Christmas, while bars, restaurants and retail settings were urged to step up Covid mitigations over the coming days.Many Scots have self-imposed lockdown restrictions on themselves to stop them from becoming
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