COVID-19: Omicron 'more transmissive' and may be able to 'evade vaccine'

Coronavirus latest: THE spread of Omicron could force Boris Johnson to trigger Plan B within days, prompting fears that Christmas could be left in chaos for a second year. Scientists yesterday said the new Covid strain seems to be three times more infectious than previous variants. And they revealed that up to 1,000 Brits each day could now be catching the highly contagious form of the virus — with new cases ­doubling every three days. Grim plans to slow the progress of the variant are now being war-gamed by Downing Street — including ordering Brits to work from home once more. Football and music fans could also be required to show vaccine passports to enter crowded venues. The desperate measures are being weighed up as the Prime Minister told a Cabinet meeting that “early indications are that it is more transmissible than Delta”. Read more: Boris Johnson may introduce Plan B within DAYS with jab passports and work from home to curb Omicron & save Christmas https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/16971095/boris-johnson-plan-b-christmas-omicron/ Millions of Brits able to book in for booster jabs online from TODAY – are you eligible? https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/16973836/brits-book-in-booster-jabs-online/ The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #Omicron #Covid-19