The United Kingdom announced last week the so-called “Plan B”, which includes new regulations to combat the Omigron variant of Covid-19, including compulsory telecommunications, starting this Monday.
In addition, this week, especially on Wednesday, the British government will have to issue Govt-19 digital certificates to enter indoor spaces with more than 500 people.
As announced by the government, the measure will apply to outdoor venues with a population of more than 4,000 and to all events attended by more than 10,000 people.
Some measures have been in place since last Friday, including the mandatory use of masks in most public places.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at a press conference last week that the government had approved “Plan B” of additional provisions to combat Govt-19.
“This is not a siege, it is a plan.”
Johnson stressed that the country is learning more about the new Omigron variant and that the situation is likely to improve.
According to the official, infections of the new variant are “growing much faster” than the delta and initial analyzes suggested doubling every 2.5 to three days.
According to the Prime Minister, it is still possible for the British to hold Christmas and New Year celebrations as long as they comply with all the rules laid down, as well as the basic measures of Govt-19.
“The best way for all of us to make sure Christmas is as natural as possible is to continue with Plan B,” he said. “While comfortable, it’s not a siege,” he added.
“Plan C” is already a possibility to consider
After announcing the new measures, the British government is already preparing an amendment to Plan B from January 5, which is emerging from the British epidemic.
Johnson said, if necessary, “proportional and responsible” measures could be revised before the New Year, so that, according to the British press, a possible plan C is underway, the definitions of which are not yet known.
There may even be activities such as issuing digital certification in bars and restaurants and returning to table service at these establishments.
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