Scientific advisers are urging the Government to tell people to work from home until Christmas, reports claim. Ministers have been warned to act now on Omicron to avoid a fourth covid wave, reports the Guardian.
The paper reports advisers have told the Government they cannot wait for new research on the Omicron and must take action now to prevent a 'very significant wave of infections' that risks overwhelming the NHS.
Minutes from the latest meeting of the Sage committee, which were released on Friday, show growing concern around the new variant. READ MORE: Greater Manchester's latest coronavirus infection rates for every borough The documents say: "Even if measures are introduced immediately, there may not be time to fully ascertain
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