Omicron variant has squandered UK’s progress in pandemic, top scientist warns

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The former government adviser warned the danger of vaccine inequity leading to new variants

Sir Farrar’s warning comes as the government introduced new measures in an attempt to curb the spread of omicron - which is now being transmitted in communties, UK officials have said. From 4am on Tuesday, travellers will have to complete a lateral flow or PCR test 48 hours before entering the country. Nigeria has been added to the red list, and from 4am on Monday arrivals will have to quarantine in hotels.

 

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