At this stage, the Government officially has no \u2018Plan C\u2019 but is considering tightening restrictions further due to the current Covid situation in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yesterday, 54,073 new cases of Covid were recorded across the UK – which makes it the fourth day in a row that more than 50,000 cases have been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some 633 new Omicron cases were also reported on Saturday (December 11) which brings the UK\u2019s total to 1,898.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
London and the East Midlands are currently reporting the highest number of confirmed Omicron cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Covid measures could be brought in by the Government as early as next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restrictions that are being considered include extending the list of indoor venues where it\u2019s compulsory for people to wear face coverings – such as hospitality venues and gyms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Automatic 10-day self-isolation periods for all close contacts of a Covid case could also be reinstated – regardless of a person\u2019s vaccination status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last week the Prime Minister held a second Downing Street press conference, in less than two weeks, where he unveiled his Covid winter \u2018Plan B\u2019 to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the new rules, it became mandatory – as of last Friday – for people to wear face coverings in most indoor spaces. For instance theatres and cinemas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Monday (December 13) the Government is reintroducing its guidance, in England, for people to work from home where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a message to the public the PM said: \u201cGo to work if you must, but work from home if you can.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NHS Covid Passes will be required by anyone who wishes to enter a nightclub, other late-night venues, indoor events with more than 500 people, outdoor ones with more than 4,000 people and any event with more than 10,000 people – the rule will be in force from this Wednesday (December 15).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone deemed to be a close contact of a suspected Omicron case can also avoid a 10-day self-isolation period, under the latest rules, by taking daily lateral flow\/antigen tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this rule won\u2019t come into force until the new tests, which indicate the presence of the variant, are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are the PM\u2019s Plan B restrictions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n