Mandatory face masks in force as Omicron cases rise to 14 in U.K.
The Hindu
The Omicron variant, first identified in southern Africa, is feared to have higher re-infection risk and its potential vaccine resistance due to a large number of spike proteins remains under study
Face coverings are mandatory in shops and public transport from November 30 as part of “targeted measures” to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, 14 cases of which have now been detected in the U.K. after Scotland reported three new infections.
The enhanced measures, announced last week as a precaution while more information is gathered and assessed on the new variant’s transmissibility and any possible effect on current COVID-19 vaccines, also include compulsory PCR tests on arrival for all international travellers as well as a so-called boosted booster vaccination programme to cover all adults aged over 18.
The Omicron variant, first identified in southern Africa, is feared to have higher re-infection risk and its potential vaccine resistance due to a large number of spike proteins remains under study.
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