LIVE: Boris Johnson on new Covid-19 rules amid plans to 'ride out' Omicron wave

Boris Johnson will on Wednesday defend his plan to “ride out” the Omicron wave without more restrictions, as Westminster returns from the Christmas break. The prime minister on Tuesday held a press conference doubling down on his “Plan B” policy and outlined a series of further measures the government is taking to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed. But as reported daily cases soared to almost 220,000 yesterday, there are increasing signs that hospitals across England are struggling to cope with rising admissions and staff shortages. Continue reading Boris Johnson to announce full Covid plan to MPs TODAY after urging Cabinet to stick with Plan B and NO new curbs https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/17224839/boris-johnson-announce-full-covid-plan/ Britain can ‘ride out’ the Omicron wave without any new curbs amid record 218,000 cases, says Boris Johnson https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17222191/britain-ride-out-omicron-wave-boris-johnson/ People who test positive with DIY lateral flow kit will ‘no longer need follow-up PCR check’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/17223146/positive-diy-lateral-flow-pcr/ Minister confirms a MILLION Brits are currently isolating amid demands to slash quarantine to five days https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/17227215/minister-confirms-a-million-brits-are-isolating/ Boris Johnson calls it ‘absolutely crazy’ that majority of those in intensive care with Covid are unjabbed https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17223289/boris-johnson-intensive-care-covid-unjabbed/ 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 #PMQs BorisJohnson ChristmasParty