UK’s Javid: 'Plan B' designed to slow down spread of omicron variant
|“'Plan B' designed to slow down the spread of Omicron variant,” the UK Health Minister Sajid Javid said in a statement on Thursday.
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“Decisive action now will help us avoid action later.”
“Possible that omicron impacts vaccine efficacy, but booster shots will give some protection.”
On Wednesday, the UK PM Boris Johnson the nation Will move to COVID-19 “plan B”, with work from home encouraged and new face mask requirements.
Market reaction
GBP/USD is struggling to extend its recovery from yearly lows, currently trading modestly flat around 1.3200.
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