COVID-19: Prime Minister under pressure over rising Omicron cases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is coming under pressure after cases of Omicron continue to soar across the UK.

It comes after a further 194,747 cases were confirmed, as well as 334 deaths within 28 days of a positive test – although the figures include a backlog from NHS England between January 1 and 4.

The PM confirmed that the Government’s ‘Plan B’ will continue in the coming weeks.

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