UK COVID-19 Omicron pingdemic concerns sees possibility of people isolating over Christmas

Coronavirus latest - CASES of Omicron in the UK are steadily increasing - with 14 now reported across the country. Health Minister, Gillian Keegan said 'some people would have to isolate during Christmas' if they've come into contact with someone who's tested positive to Covid-19. Scotland logged another three infections of the mutant variant this morning, on top of six reported on Monday. And England has got five confirmed cases, with three found in the capital. Omicron reached UK shores less than a week after being reported as a concern in African countries. The Health Secretary told the Commons yesterday afternoon: "There have now been five confirmed case in England and six in Scotland. "We expect cases to rise over the coming days. "The new variant has been spreading in the world - its been reported in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands. "In this race between vaccines and virus, this variant may have given the virus extra legs. "Our strategy is to buy time and strengthen defences while scientists learn more." Continue reading Three new Omicron cases takes UK total to 14 – amid fears of ‘many more in days’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/16891724/omicron-cases-14-uk-variant-covid/ 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