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UK unveils new mask mandate and Covid testing rules, citing Omicron UK unveils new mask mandate and Covid testing rules, citing Omicron
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The UK has announced new Covid-19 restrictions in light of the Omicron variant, including the introduction of masks in public spaces, and the testing of all people arriving in the country regardless of their vaccination status.The UK has announced new Covid-19 restrictions in light of the Omicron variant, including the introduction of masks in public spaces, and the testing of all people arriving in the country regardless of their vaccination status.
The new “temporary” restrictions in response to the Omicron variant cases were announced by the UK government late on Sunday. The measures include mandatory PCR testing for all international arrivals, regardless of their vaccination status, as well as self-isolation for all contacts of suspected Omicron cases. The new “temporary” restrictions in response to the Omicron variant cases were announced by the UK government late on Sunday. The measures include mandatory PCR testing for all international arrivals, regardless of their vaccination status, as well as self-isolation for all contacts of suspected Omicron cases whether fully vaccinated or not.
The government also announced new mask mandate, making face coverings compulsory in certain public spaces. The government also announced a new mask mandate, making face coverings compulsory in certain public spaces. In effect, the mandate changes only the rules for England, since Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland already have indoor mask requirements in place.
“Face coverings will be made compulsory in shops and on public transport from next week. All hospitality settings will be exempt,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said in a statement. “Face coverings will be made compulsory in shops and on public transport from next week. All hospitality settings will be exempt,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said in a statement.
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Britain said it would be convening an urgent meeting of G7 health ministers on Monday to assess the Omicron situation. So far, three cases of the new strain have been detected in the UK.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW “Under the UK presidency, an urgent meeting of G7 health ministers will also be convened on Monday 29 November to discuss the developments on Omicron,” the department of Health and Social Care said.
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