LONDON: England on Sunday announces additional steps to stop the spread of omicron coronavirus variants, including the extension of the Jabs Booster to people above 30.
From Tuesday, contacts that are fully vaccinated by people who test positive Covid-19 will be asked for each The lateral flow test day for seven days.
But those who do not have one or two Covid vaccine shots must be my own isolation for 10 days, said the Ministry of Health and Social Care.
“The Omicron variant quickly gets land in the UK and is expected to be the dominant tension in mid-December,” said Javid Health Secretary Sajid.
“We take this proportional and more practical steps to limit the impact on everyday life people while helping to reduce the spread of omicron.” Britain is a banking in vaccination as the best way to stop the spread of rapid viruses – and keep the economy open – with fears that hospitals can be overwhelmed because they also handle seasonal respiratory infections such as flu.
Javid says anyone who qualifies for a booster must get it as soon as possible.
The government has set a target to give everyone aged 18 years to the Jab Booster at the end of January.
More than 30s can get a third dose vaccine from next week.
The government in London establishes a policy for England alone.
Health is a devolved problem for the government in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Announcement added a new proposal from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to fight Omicron, including returning home-work, and the possibility of recognition of vaccine passports in certain settings.
MPS voted on the proposal on Tuesday, with Johnson to face a potentially large rebellion from his own conservative members.
Voting, although it will likely graduate with labor support.
England – One of the most hit by Covid-19 countries with more than 146,000 deaths – started the mass vaccination campaign more than a year ago.
The level of infection remains very high at around 50,000 positive tests per day.
On Sunday, Government Minister Nadim Zahawi said the first person with Omicron was taken to the hospital, only more than two weeks after the variant was detected in England.
In London, Omicron is now responsible for one third of all Covid-19 cases.
UK steps to combat the spread of omicron
