UK: Boris Johnson announces England is to move to Plan B to combat Covid variant omnicron.

The transcript discusses the challenges posed by the Omicron variant, highlighting the rapid increase in cases in the UK similar to South Africa. It emphasizes the potential for increased hospitalizations and deaths, urging the implementation of Plan B in England. Measures include working from home, accelerating booster vaccinations, and extending the face mask mandate to indoor venues to slow the virus spread.

What factors limit the learning from South Africa regarding COVID-19?

What is the significance of the exponential growth in COVID-19 cases?

What measures are being recommended to slow the spread of the virus?

What is the guidance regarding working from home?

What changes are being made to the legal requirement of wearing face masks?