Boris Johnson announcement: PM tells Brits ‘carry on’ as Chris Whitty warns against Xmas parties amid Omicron confusion

BORIS Johnson insisted people should still enjoy the Christmas season – despite conflicting advice from scientists and a fast-rising surge in Omicron cases. During Wednesday’s Downing Street conference Professor Chris Whitty called for limits on meeting friends – despite the prime minister insisting festive plans should not be cancelled over Omicron. He gloomily advised the public to ‘prioritise’ Christmas socialising during the press conference. Meanwhile, towns and cities across the UK fell silent yesterday as the threat of Covid saw thousands of Brits opt to ‘self-isolate’ and work from home amid the confusion. Roads in London were at their quietest… Read Full Article