UK Covid-19: 194,747 new cases recorded as Boris Johnson rules out lockdown

#UKNews #UKCovid #UKpolitics #Covid #Omicron #Covid19 UK Covid-19: As the UK recorded another 194,747 cases - up 6.4 per cent on a week ago - the PM cautioned that the growth is 'the fastest we have ever known' and older, more vulnerable people are now being affected. However, he said bluntly that the government 'does not believe we need to shut down our country again'. Instead  Cabinet has agreed to stick to the existing 'balanced and proportionate' Plan B restrictions in England that are 'taking the edge off' the Omicron wave. The obligation to work from home where possible, as well as wear masks in many settings and use Covid passes at large events and nightclubs will be reviewed again before they expire on January 26 - but Mr Johnson hinted strongly that they will not be renewed. Original Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10371259/Covid-19-England-Deaths-tumble-sixth-week-row-despite-rapid-spread-Omicron.html Original Video: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/newsalerts/video-2582975/Video-Coronavirus-numbers-194-747-cases-recorded.html Daily Mail Facebook: http://facebook.com/dailymail Daily Mail IG: http://instagram.com/dailymail Daily Mail Snap: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Daily-Mail/8392137033 Daily Mail Twitter: http://twitter.com/MailOnline Daily Mail Pinterest: http://pinterest.co.uk/dailymail Daily Mail Google+: https://plus.google.com/+DailyMail Get the free Daily Mail mobile app: http://dailymail.co.uk/mobile