Prime minister warns rapid spread of Omicron variant could mean curbs are imposed after 25 December
Ministers will not introduce any new Covid restrictions before Christmas, Boris Johnson has confirmed, saying there is not enough evidence to justify tougher measures.
But the prime minister warned that the rapid spread of the Omicron variant meant curbs could still be imposed after 25 December. In a tweeted video message, the prime minister said that while the situation was complex he understood that people needed to make Christmas plans.