The government has activated Plan B in response to the worrying rates of Omicron's community transmission. With cases now doubling every few days, there are fears about how this will affect the NHS already impacted by winter care and Covid backlogs.
Here’s a quick reminder of the new measures:
From today (10 December), wear your face covering in most indoor public places and on public transport. However, hospitality, night-time venues, and gyms are exempt
From next Monday (13 December), work from home if you can
From next Wednesday (15 December), use the NHS Covid vaccination pass (app), or show a negative LFT result (if you’re not vaccinated), for nightclubs and other indoor and outside venues
Please also remember:
Open a window if you’re meeting others indoors
Test yourself regularly with a LFT, especially if you’re going out to socialise or visit vulnerable family/friends, and self-isolate if you’re positive and take a PCR
If you haven’t already, get your jabs or booster
Read the measures in full on the gov.uk website.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do
